Decisions made: May 2026
Updated 30 June 2026
Applies to England
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These decisions were made in May 2026.
Greater Manchester
Converter academy orders
Project
An application from the following schools to voluntary convert and join Crompton House Church of England Multi Academy Trust.
- St Anne’s CofE (Aided) Primary School (105715), Oldham local authority
- St Mary’s CofE Primary School High Crompton (105711), Oldham local Authority
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Project
An application from Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School (106188), Tameside local authority to voluntary convert and join Ambition Community Trust.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Trust changes
Project
An application from the following schools of Wise Owl trust to voluntary transfer and join Forward As One Church of England Multi Academy Trust:
- Briscoe Lane Academy (138653), Manchester local authority
- Seymour Road Academy (139078), Manchester local authority
- Old Hall Drive Academy (142501), Manchester local authority
- Park View Community Primary Academy (150600), Manchester local authority
- Peel Hall Primary Academy (150693), Manchester local authority
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Sponsored academy orders
Project
A proposal for Inspiring Learners Trust to sponsor Well Green Primary School (106293), Trafford local authority.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Liverpool City Region, Warrington, Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester and Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool and Lancashire and Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness
Converter academy orders
Project
An application from Charles Darwin Community Primary School (111053), Cheshire West and Chester local authority, to voluntary convert and join Weaver Trust Limited.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Sponsored academy order
Project
A proposal for Rainbow Education Multi Academy Trust to sponsor Corinthian Community Primary School (104530), Liverpool local authority.
Representations received:
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.