Our Story

In March 2023 a number of Horsham schools came together to start shaping the vision for a new, local multi-academy trust. From the outset it was clear there was real appetite to provide education with an integrated ethos that could take children from early years through to the end of their post-16 education.

(Left to Right): Russha Sellings (Collyer's - Director of Governance), Dan Lodge (Collyer's - Principal), Ian Straw (Forest - Headteacher), Sue Kelly (Forest - Deputy Headteacher), Steve Martell (Collyer's - Deputy Principal)

As a result of these meetings Collyer’s and The Forest School, two of the local area’s best known and well-respected educational institutions, have progressed turning this vision into a reality and are founding the Horsham Learning Alliance.

Together, we shape a future where our collective strength empowers each student.

Ian Straw - Headteacher, Forest

The aim is to deliver even better educational outcomes by providing the opportunity for partners from the already strong local schools and sixth forms to come together in one Trust and benefit from close partnerships and transformational learning.

The Trust is ready and keen to welcome new partners. Joining in the early stages gives the opportunity to help drive the Horsham Learning Alliance from its infancy, shaping it into a best practice example of how a collaborative multi-academy trust can work.