CAM and ACES Academy Trusts announce proposal to join forces

The boards of CAM Academy Trust and ACES Academy Trust are pleased to announce that they have formally agreed to move forward with a proposal for ACES schools to join the CAM family. Subject to final approval from the Department for Education ACES schools will become part of CAM during the next academic year. 

The move follows a period of strategic reflection by ACES as it considered the best way to support the next phase of its school improvement journey. Joining a larger, values-led local trust is seen as the best route to ensuring long-term stability and unlocking new opportunities for pupils, staff and school communities. 

The proposal will see all five ACES schools join CAM Academy Trust. This includes Hinchingbrooke School and a number of smaller primary schools that share close educational similarities with CAM’s existing primaries. 

Claire Heald, CEO of CAM Academy Trust said: 

“This is an exciting development for education in Cambridgeshire and we believe this proposal offers real benefits for both trusts. ACES schools bring their own strengths, and we see clear opportunities for collaboration and shared learning. The existing links between our schools - particularly where some CAM primaries feed into Hinchingbrooke - give us a strong foundation for this next step together.” 

Andrew Goulding, CEO of ACES Academy Trust said:  

 “We are proud of what our schools have achieved and of the values that guide our work. Joining CAM will allow us to build on that success with the added strength of a wider, supportive network. This proposal is about making sure our schools continue to thrive and evolve in the best interests of pupils and staff alike.” 

The proposal will now be considered by the Department for Education’s Regional Director and Advisory Board in June. Subject to approval, ACES schools would formally join CAM Academy Trust during the autumn term. 

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