Business Details
14 Years
experience
Welcome to The Forest CE Federation
The Forest CE Federation is a collaborative group of five small, vibrant primary schools located in the rural countryside surrounding Towcester, Northamptonshire. Established in 2012, we were the first three-school federation in Northamptonshire, later expanding to include Gayton CE Primary in 2016 and Yardley Gobion CE Primary in 2023. Our federation model allows us to combine resources, leadership, and expertise to deliver a richer educational experience while maintaining the individual character of each school. As Church of England institutions affiliated with the Diocese of Peterborough, we embed Christian values into all aspects of school life, fostering spiritual, moral, and cultural development alongside academic achievement.Our curriculum is creative, balanced, and topic-based, designed to inspire curiosity and ambition in every child. Ofsted has consistently rated our schools as Good, commending our pupils' exemplary behaviour and reflective approach to learning. We welcome prospective families to visit and experience our nurturing, values-driven environment firsthand.
Services
Primary Education
Christian Values Curriculum
Special Educational Needs Support
After-School Clubs
Parent Engagement Programs
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We combine the benefits of small school communities with the resources of a larger federation
- Our schools maintain Ofsted Good ratings with outstanding behaviour standards
- Christian values shape a distinctive ethos supporting holistic child development
- We offer a creative, topic-based curriculum aligned with national education standards
- Our leadership model has been replicated as a benchmark for rural school collaboration
What people say
Exemplary behaviour
Strong Christian values
Creative curriculum
Supportive community
Outstanding teamwork
Services
Primary Education
We deliver comprehensive primary education across five rural schools, combining academic excellence with spiritual and moral development. Our topic-based curriculum engages students through local heritage and creative learning approaches. Each school maintains its unique character while benefiting from shared resources and expertise.
Christian Values Curriculum
Our distinctive Christian ethos integrates biblical teachings with modern education, fostering values like compassion and responsibility. Daily collective worship and values-based recognition systems reinforce this approach across all school activities and community interactions.
Special Educational Needs Support
Dedicated SENCOs provide tailored support across all schools, ensuring inclusive education for children with diverse needs. We maintain close staff training and parent collaboration to address individual learning requirements effectively within our values-driven environment.
After-School Clubs
We offer varied enrichment programs including sports, arts, and academic clubs through partnerships like Rhino Sports Academy. These activities extend learning beyond classrooms while reinforcing teamwork and personal development aligned with our core values.
Parent Engagement Programs
Regular communication channels and family-oriented events strengthen home-school partnerships. Parents receive updates through newsletters, class blogs, and direct meetings, ensuring active participation in their child's educational journey within our Christian community framework.
People
Mrs Eliza Hollis
Headteacher
Eliza leads our five-school federation with 15+ years of rural education experience, championing collaborative leadership models that balance individual school identities with shared resources to enhance educational outcomes.
Mrs Stacy Powell
Senco
Stacy coordinates special educational needs provision across all schools, implementing inclusive strategies that ensure every child receives tailored support while maintaining our values-based teaching approach.
Mrs Bev Tyler-Bedford
Admin Assistant
Bev manages administrative operations at Gayton CE Primary, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning and serving as first point of contact for parental inquiries and community engagement.
Mrs Sarah Owen
Admin Assistant
Sarah provides essential administrative support at Stoke Bruerne CE Primary, coordinating communications and school logistics to maintain efficient operations within our federated structure.
Mrs Sue Smalley
Admin Assistant
Sue manages administrative functions at Yardley Gobion CE Primary, facilitating effective communication between staff, parents, and the wider federation network to support educational delivery.
Questions
What schools are part of The Forest CE Federation?
We include Stoke Bruerne CE, Gayton CE, Tiffield VA, Whittlebury CE, and Yardley Gobion CE Primary Schools.
How does the federation benefit students?
Our model combines resources across schools to enhance educational quality while maintaining individual school identities and local community connections.
What curriculum do you follow?
We deliver a creative, topic-based curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum, enriched by Christian values and local heritage.
Are your schools inspected by Ofsted?
Yes, all schools are regularly inspected. Our most recent ratings were Good with outstanding behaviour standards.
How can I visit a school?
Contact any school directly to arrange a visit and experience our nurturing educational environment firsthand.
