Frank Field Education Trust

The Frank Field Education Trust (FFET) is a multi-academy trust (MAT) based in two Regional Schools Commissioners areas (L&WY and West Midlands) which aims to build on the work of the Outstanding teachers, leaders and schools within the Trust to serve the most disadvantaged schools and communities in England.

The founder of the Trust, the Rt. Hon. Lord Frank Field, served for almost 40 years as the Member of Parliament for Birkenhead. During this time, Frank Field has written extensively on education and, in 2010, wrote “The Foundation Years: preventing poor children becoming poor adults” report, which is regarded as a landmark document regarding the importance of education and Early Years care in ending disadvantage.

Our intention is to work with schools that buck this national trend, with the aim of equalising or bettering life chances by the time our young people leave school. We believe social justice can be achieved through excellence in education.

The Ellesmere Port Church of England College

Based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, this 11-18 school has been transformed into a high performing College. It is a faith school and, as such, reflects our vision within a Christian context.

Handforth Grange Primary School

Based in Handforth, near Manchester, this outstanding primary school and National Support School leads the way in innovative curriculum development and inclusion.

Birches Head Academy

Based in Stoke, BHA is our newest school to join the Trust and is rapidly growing in pupil numbers as its reputation for inclusion, diversity and excellence spreads amongst its community.

The Frank Field Education Trust is recognised by the Department for Education as a sponsor. This means the Trust has given a commitment to support academies facing all types of challenges, including educational standards and financial viability. Our growth model is established around local hubs within the Lancashire & West Yorkshire and West Midlands RSC regions which will provide education from 3-18 years and also include support from birth to three years.

We welcome applications from people who share our ambition to provide an education for children that is unparalleled in this country and have the enthusiasm and drive to make this a reality.