Rochdale Sixth Form College partnership with Trinity Multi-Academy Trust

Michael Gosling and Julian Appleyard OBE

Rochdale Sixth Form College (RSFC) has entered into an official strategic partnership agreement with The Trinity Multi-Academy Trust (MAT).

Julian Appleyard OBE, Principal, Rochdale Sixth Form College said: “Collaborative working is key to ensuring a better education for all. We have seen powerful improvements for RSFC’s students as a result of our relationship with the Trinity MAT, and have been pleased to experience how some of our strategies for success have made a difference in areas such as Trinity Academy’s Sixth Form.

"The College has been an accredited National Support School for a number of years and RSFC will be the flagship institution within our MAT – the Altus Education Partnership - which is in the final process of being established. We are excited about the possibilities of this relationship for the schools within our respective institutions, and in the longer-term, those beyond.”

Michael Gosling, CEO of the Trinity MAT comments: “The results of our partnership working have been seen at all levels across both organisations, such as within Trinity Academy’s Sixth Form which is within the top 4% of post-16 providers in the country. Trinity Academy is a model for all schools joining our growing MAT, and seeks to be outstanding within outstanding.

"The vision of our MAT is to replicate this success for the benefit of young people across all institutions within the trust, and as part of this we work collaboratively to ensure that we can constantly develop and enhance the education provider.

Rochdale Sixth Form College is a like-minded organisation, and the formalisation of this partnership marks the next step in more children and young people having access to a world-class education and opportunities.”