Jonathan Culpin, CEO

Anglian Learning is a thriving family of 22 schools serving children and young people aged 3 to 18 in Cambridgeshire, Essex and Suffolk. While our schools are diverse in character, history and context, we are united by a shared purpose: to provide an exceptional education that enables every learner to flourish and succeed.

Our story spans more than four centuries. One of our schools first welcomed pupils in 1588, while our newest, Marleigh Primary Academy, opened in September 2022. Among our academies is a school that can make a powerful claim to being one of the first true community schools in England, established as part of Henry Morris’s pioneering village college movement in 1930. Nearly 100 years later, that vision of education at the heart of community life continues to inspire everything we do.

At Anglian Learning, we believe education should transform lives. Through ambitious curricula, outstanding teaching, enriching opportunities in the arts, adult learning programmes, and community sport and wellbeing facilities through Anglian Leisure, we help learners develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Every school within our trust retains its unique identity and strengths. At the same time, we are connected by a shared commitment to ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, circumstances or the school they attend, has access to an excellent education and the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We want every learner to leave our schools with strong academic foundations, a love of learning, and the personal qualities needed to succeed in life. Just as importantly, we are committed to creating environments where children and young people feel safe, valued, supported and inspired to be the very best version of themselves; and where they will learn the skills to contribute as positive citizens to their community.

Our success is built on collaboration. We know that the greatest improvements in education happen when talented people work together, learn from one another and share their expertise. Across Anglian Learning, leaders, teachers and the wider workforce are empowered to innovate, challenge thinking and continually improve outcomes for the communities they serve.

The relationships that underpin our trust are founded on trust, openness and a shared commitment to excellence. We celebrate success together, learn from each other, and embrace new ideas and perspectives. By working collectively, we create opportunities that no school could achieve alone, ensuring that every decision we make is guided by one simple principle: doing what is right for our learners.

Whether you are a parent seeking the best education for your child, a member of staff looking to make a difference, or a school exploring the benefits of joining a strong and values-led trust, we invite you to discover how Anglian Learning is transforming lives, together.