Integrity
Integrity in everything we do, in our leadership and practice, in our approach and in the ways we build the character of our children.
Excellence
Excellence in leadership, teaching and learning, resulting in excellent outcomes for every child.
Creativity
Creativity is fostered to encourage powerful thinking into practical action.
Community
Building empowered communities and networks where everything is possible and aspirations are high.
Respect
Respect for others is intrinsic in all our behaviours and ensures we embrace all students of inclusion.
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@CRSTrust
Welcome to the new @TeachCentral cohort training with us 25/26…we are looking forward to working with you and supporting you on your teaching journey - you will be fantastic!! @getintoteaching @MyBCU https://t.co/efgHYWJ9Dn
14 July 2025
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Congratulations to our @TeachCentral 2024/25 cohort graduating today @MyBCU @getintoteaching You have been amazing and will be fantastic ECTs!! Good luck!! #teaching #socialjustice https://t.co/YNtm2Omhv3
07 July 2025
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Always a pleasure working with @marcrowland73 on our DVPP Strategy and supporting children from all backgrounds. Knowing the children in our care and doing our very best for them #socialjustice https://t.co/al15L63ElS
30 June 2025
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Wonderful day at The National Science Museum in London - an enriching experience as part of our partnership with @ogdentrust #science #physics https://t.co/2QamKz3kPY
27 June 2025
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CRST Y8 students sharing their Social Action projects at Birmingham Newman University on making other peoples lives better with active change. They presented their projects with pride and passion, and it was great to talk about future options in their careers. @Newman_Uni https://t.co/RkRW2uPnu0
26 June 2025
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And the winners were…YR7 Waseley Hills, YR8 Ipsley, YR9 Holyhead & YR10 Gospel Oak!! Well done to all our pupils for their team and well natured competitive spirit today!! #CRST2025SportsDay https://t.co/mBCjlLU8Hs
20 June 2025
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Central Region Schools Trust was established in September 2012 when Arrow Vale Community High School became a Sponsored Academy. Originally named Redditch RSA Academies Trust, it is now known as Central Region Schools Trust. The Governors at Arrow Vale chose to become an RSA Academy, recognising the benefits of close affiliation with the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA). This decision led to the school joining the RSA Family of Academies under an umbrella trust, along with The RSA Academy, Tipton, and Whitley Academy.
Read MoreIn January 2013, Ipsley CE Middle School formally joined with Arrow Vale as Ipsley CE RSA Academy.
Read MoreArrow Vale's success led to its recognition by the DfE as a National Support School, and Guy Shears was appointed as a National Leader of Education in 2015. The school became a National Teaching School in September 2015 as part of the RSA Academies Teaching School Alliance.
Read MoreThe MAT expanded in March 2016 when Church Hill Middle School and Abbeywood First School joined, providing a seamless curriculum from ages 9 to 19 in the Redditch Pyramid.
Read MoreThe Trust was renamed Central RSA Academies Trust (CRSAAT) in 2017, reflecting its vision. The RSA Academy, Tipton, joined the Trust in September 2017, establishing a North and South hub. The Trust became the lead organisation for the RSA Academies Teaching School Alliance.
Read MoreIn January 2019, Sutton Park Primary joined the MAT, strengthening primary provision. Additional schools, including Oldbury Park Primary RSA Academy, St. Stephen’s CE RSA Academy, Arrow Valley First School, and Waseley Hills High School, joined in subsequent years.
Read MoreIn September 2021, CRSAAT was rebranded as Central Region Schools Trust, and RSA Academy was renamed Gospel Oak.
Read MoreIn January 2022, Holyhead School, a mixed secondary school and sixth form, joined the Trust.
Read MoreIn January 2023, Lickhill Primary School joins Central Region Schools Trust.
Read MoreIn January 2024, Oak Hill First School joins Central Region Schools Trust.
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Central Region Schools Trust
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141 - 143 Newhall Street
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0121 270 3117
Arrow Vale High School, Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GF
01527 526800
Arrow Valley First School CRST, Colts Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0LH
01527 528 111
Church Hill Middle School, Wood Piece Lane, Church Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9LR
01527 962794
Holyhead School, Milestone Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0HN
0121 523 1960
Ipsley C of E Middle School, Winyates Way, Winyates, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0UB
01527 525725
Lickhill Primary School, Almond Way, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8UA
01299 871803
St Stephen's CofE First School, Mabey Avenue, Redditch, B98 8HW
01527 63911
Sutton Park Primary School, Greatfield Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6PH
01562 67742
Waseley Hills High School School Road Rubery Birmingham B45 9EL
0121 453 5211