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Seven schools across Suffolk and Norfolk

Not life chances. Life choices.

Kingfisher Schools Trust is a family of primary and secondary schools working as one, so every school achieves more than it could alone, and every child gets the best start and the best journey possible.

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  • 7 schools
  • 2 counties
  • Nursery to sixth form
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Achieving Success Together

Where would you like to start?

What we stand for

Three values. Every decision.

The decisions we make as a trust, and the way we work, are built on what is right for the young people in our care.

  1. Spirit of Opportunity

    We are ambitious for every child and dedicated to success for all. High-quality, inclusive education means serving every pupil well.

  2. Strength of Community

    Each school is a distinctive community that builds confidence: a safe place to learn, ask questions and be challenged.

  3. Commitment to Excellence

    Every child thrives in a strong school. Expert teachers and strong leaders bring a curriculum to life that gives pupils the knowledge to succeed.

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Why a kingfisher?

In ancient and modern cultures alike, the kingfisher stands for hope, joy, patience, peace, renewal and freedom of spirit. That is exactly how we want school to feel: a place where young people find their colour, and the confidence to fly.

Our schools

Seven schools. Each one its own.

We share principles on curriculum, safeguarding, behaviour and attendance, and we celebrate every school’s character. Visit any of them to see it for yourself.

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How the trust works

Stronger together. Distinctly local.

Our core purpose is to help every school achieve more than it could alone: continuity and clarity, a champion for success, and resilient, reliable support when things get hard.

  • The very best leaders

    We appoint brilliant headteachers, then keep investing in them so they can sustain their important work.

  • Expert support at the centre

    Shared expertise in safeguarding, inclusion, attendance, curriculum and more, so schools never carry it alone.

  • Governance that listens

    A trust board and local academy councils that know each school and its community.

  • A clear plan for improvement

    Guiding values, vision and strategy, with the resources marshalled to deliver them.

Partners We work with Sizewell C, EDF, the University of Suffolk, Suffolk New College and East Coast College to open up pathways for our pupils.

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“We aspire for our schools to be places where it does not matter which class a pupil is in, because every adult is a highly effective expert in what they do.”

From our purpose

Careers at Kingfisher

Teach, lead and grow where you’re valued.

We want to be an employer colleagues recommend to others. That means an open door to leaders, constructive relationships with unions, and a staff survey we act on.

77% of colleagues took part in our latest staff survey. We listened, and we act on what you tell us.

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What you get

  • Generous TPS or LGPS pension
  • National pay scales and policies
  • Family friendly policies
  • Part-time and flexible working where possible
  • Employee assistance, including counselling
  • Vivup benefits: cycle to work and car lease
  • Loans, such as for season tickets

How you grow

  • National College access for every employee and governor
  • National Professional Qualifications in every school
  • Early career teachers supported by local Teaching Schools
  • Networks for core subjects, SEND, safeguarding and attendance
  • The Kingfisher Best Practice Network for system leaders
  • Secondments, placements and apprenticeships
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From our Chief Executive

“We feel incredibly proud of the range of talents we have within the trust.”

Closing our third all-staff conference in October 2026, Craig’s message was simple: keep 100% of children in focus, for their wellbeing and their achievement.

Craig Morrison Chief Executive since July 2023. Previously Principal of Parkside Community College, Cambridge, rated Outstanding by Ofsted under his leadership.
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For headteachers and governors

Achieve more together than alone.

Whether you are thinking about the next year or the next five, we would welcome a conversation about partnership or joining Kingfisher.

Our approach balances a core of shared practice, which makes real collaboration and high standards possible, with shaping and celebrating distinctive local community schools. Your school keeps its identity. It gains a team.

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News and showcase

Life across the trust.

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Questions

Good to know.

What is a schools trust?

Kingfisher is a multi-academy trust: a charity that runs a group of state-funded schools. We provide direction, support and challenge, so each school can focus on its pupils and achieve more than it could alone.

How do I apply for a place at one of your schools?

Places are usually applied for through your local council, Suffolk County Council or Norfolk County Council. Each school’s website has its own admissions details, and the school office is always happy to help.

Does a school change when it joins Kingfisher?

It stays a distinctive local school, with its own character and its place in the community. What it gains is shared expertise, a network of colleagues and a trust that champions its success.

Where can I find vacancies?

All roles across the trust and our schools are on our current opportunities page (opens in a new tab). If nothing fits yet, send us a message and tell us what you are looking for.

Who should I contact about my child’s school?

Start with your child’s school, as they know your child best. If you need the trust, our central team is on 01508 520600 or enquiries@kingfisherschools.co.uk.

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