Orchard Learning Alliance

Who we are

We are a family of 10 schools, all in close proximity within the Wokingham and Reading area. Our schools first came together in 2022 to explore what a ‘co-designed’ multi-academy trust could look like and, since then, we have built on our shared values and commitments to our communities, social justice and school improvement to form the Orchard Learning Alliance multi-academy trust.

We believe that education has the power to transform lives and that by working together, as a family of schools, we will enhance the life chances of all our children by equipping them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive.

Our culture and values

We want to be an Alliance that serves our communities in a way that transforms the life chances for all

Mission – why we exist

• To promote excellence and social justice through exceptional schools.
• We aim to provide the highest possible quality of education for all our children, to ensure that pupils from all backgrounds thrive.
• We believe that schools have a social responsibility to ensure that all children, regardless of any disadvantage, are given equality of opportunity to succeed and that all barriers to learning are challenged

Values – how we will behave

• We cherish the relationship between pupils, staff, parents, carers and governors and we will nurture these relationships for the benefit of all.
• We will make sure that through courageous choices and meaningful collaboration, everyone at The Orchard Learning Alliance thrives
• People Matter. We value the contribution of individuals, and we will continually invest in their development.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

The Orchard Learning Alliance is committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.