On 11th July 2024, Archbishop Bernard Longley outlined a new plan for our Catholic Schools. The goal is to move from collaboration to shared responsibility by bringing all Catholic schools into a smaller number of stronger, flourishing Catholic Multi-Academy Trusts (CMATs). After consulting widely, the Diocesan Trustees have approved the formation of a new CMAT, merging from some existing academies and Voluntary Aided schools, of which St. Anthony's is one. 

 

As part of the process, we are now consulting the parents, parishes and community of our schools for the period 24th February - 24th March 2026. If you would like to make a comment about the proposal, we invite you to submit these through this link to the comments form by 12pm on 24th March 2026. 

 

You can also find more information about the academisation process by visiting here and by reading the letter below.