Milking Bank Primary School Officially Joins Invictus Education Trust 

 Invictus Education Trust has warmly welcomed Milking Bank Primary School into its growing family of schools, recognising the school's strong values, nurturing environment and important role within the community. This marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for the school, its pupils, staff, the wider community and for Invictus Education Trust as a whole. 

The move follows a successful period of consultation and close collaboration between school leaders, governors, staff, families and Invictus Education Trust, with a shared commitment to securing the very best outcomes and opportunities for children. 

Edward Vitalis, Chief Executive Officer of Invictus Education Trust, said: 

“We are absolutely delighted to officially welcome Milking Bank Primary School into Invictus Education Trust. Throughout our discussions and partnership work, it has been clear that the school shares our ambition, values and unwavering commitment to providing the very best education for every child. 

“Milking Bank Primary School has a strong identity and a proud place within its community, and we are excited to work alongside staff, pupils and families as the school begins this next phase of its journey. By working collaboratively across our family of schools, we can continue to strengthen opportunities for children, support staff development and share expertise that benefits every school within our Trust.” 

Mrs Brass, Co-Head Teacher at Milking Bank Primary School, said: 

“Joining Invictus Education Trust is a very positive step for our school community and one that we are incredibly excited about. Throughout the process, there has been a genuine sense of shared purpose, with a clear focus on ensuring the best possible outcomes for our children. 

  Mrs Davis, Co-Head Teacher added

“Becoming part of Invictus provides opportunities to collaborate with other schools, benefit from shared expertise and continue developing the excellent provision we offer at Milking Bank, while retaining the caring ethos and strong community spirit that are so important to us.” 

As part of Invictus Education Trust, the school will benefit from and contribute to trust-wide collaboration, professional development opportunities for all staff, shared best practice and strategic support, designed to further strengthen teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.  Milking Bank Primary School brings with it a strong and well-evidenced track record and a well-deserved reputation within the local community. As an established feeder school to Ellowes Hall Sports College, Milking Bank further strengthens Invictus Education Trust's ability to offer coherent end-to-end educational pathways, from early years through to secondary, deepening the continuity of experience for families across the community.  Milking Bank Primary School's experienced leadership, well-embedded school culture and curriculum expertise are a valuable addition to our already strong primary phase, and will contribute to the shared practice that sits at the heart of how Invictus schools work together. 

 Invictus Education Trust works closely with its schools to create inclusive, ambitious and supportive learning environments where children and young people can thrive. The addition of Milking Bank Primary School further strengthens the Trust’s commitment to working in partnership with local communities to provide exceptional educational opportunities across the region.