Northstowe Learning Community welcomes first primary and Sixth Form pupils

The very first cohort of primary-age pupils and Sixth Form students have started at Northstowe Learning Community. 

The return to school this week marked a significant milestone in Northstowe’s education, with the Northstowe Learning Community, run by Meridian Trust, now comprising an all-through offer with the existing secondary school and the new primary school and Sixth Form phases. 

The new buildings for the Northstowe Primary School and Northstowe Sixth Form phases are due to be completed by the start of 2025, so the new pupils are currently based within the existing secondary school and new pre-school based on the learning campus.  

Once open, it will mark the end of phase two of the project, which includes the expansion of the current secondary school to create 600 additional places, the new 400-place Sixth Form, the 630-place primary school, and the 78-place pre-school. The new Sixth Form and primary school will also have provision for children with Special Educational Needs. 

The progress Northstowe has made with the new phase of development is a true reflection of Northstowe Learning Community’s commitment to excellence in education in the growing town. Welcoming the first primary and Sixth Form students is a testament to Northstowe’s commitment to providing an all-through education offer.

Meridian Trust’s strong ties to Cambridgeshire are reflected in the numerous schools we support, ensuring that pupils have access to high-quality education and the opportunities they need to thrive. 

Meridian Trust supports 30 schools across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, and Lincolnshire. Northstowe Learning Community shares a site with Martin Bacon Academy, one of Meridian Trust’s special schools. 

For further information on Northstowe Learning Community and to apply for a place at either phase, visit: https://northstowe.education/