Tove Learning Trust is pleased to announce that Whitefriars Primary School officially became the 15th school to join our family on 1st November, 2024.

Situated in Rushden, a small town in East Northamptonshire, Whitefriars Primary School received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in February 2022. The school is dedicated to embracing challenges and striving for excellence. It recognises its role in inspiring children to develop a lifelong love of learning and creating lasting memories. The school is committed to fostering a community where everyone learns, improves, and achieves their full potential in a happy, safe and inclusive environment, preparing children to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Lucy Burman, Headteacher of Whitefriars Primary School, said “We are very happy to be joining Tove Learning Trust and are enthusiastic about making the most of the opportunities this brings.  We chose TLT as their values align closely with our school values and they will continue to support Whitefriars Primary being a place where children enjoy attending, have adventures and leave having made great progress in their learning.  We look forward to TLT helping us improve our school for children and families even further as well as valuing the school’s strong place in the local community.”

Jamie Clarke, CEO of Tove Learning Trust, said “I’m delighted to welcome Whitefriars to our family of schools. The school has been a beacon of success for primary aged children for many years. With almost all pupils transferring to Rushden Academy for secondary education, this gives them even more opportunities to be successful over a longer period of time with Tove.” 

This addition strengthens the Tove Learning Trust's portfolio of primary schools, providing new opportunities for collaboration and sharing best practices through our incredible support network.

Tove Learning Trust understands that there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and we are committed to preserving each school's unique identity while providing the necessary support and resources for continued excellence in education, inspiring education that leads to outstanding outcomes.