In September 2020, St Barnabas' School and St Matthew’s School joined in partnership.  In September 2023, Mrs Maltese was appointed to the role of Executive Headteacher for both schools and further developed this local partnership to enable each school to continue to flourish and grow.  She is supported in this work by our Head of School, Miss Lauren Castle, who leads St Barnabas' day to day.

Whilst maintaining the Christian ethos and distinctiveness of each individual school, the partnership aims to:

• Encourage the development of different and innovative ways of working with another school to have a positive impact on all pupils
• Enhance the educational provision offered to the children of both schools
• Uphold and further build upon the existing high quality of teaching and learning and outcomes in both schools
• Provide opportunities to share and develop staff expertise across both schools

Each school has its own distinctive Christian vision and its own Governing Body.  Each school maintains an ethos that has Christian values at its core, with strong links to their respective parish churches.  The Governing Bodies of both schools are pleased to be able to further build on the individual and collective strengths of each school.   

Mrs Maltese spends her time between St Barnabas' and St Matthew's each week, and works closely with the senior leaders to provide strategic leadership for both schools.  If parents ever wish to speak to a member of staff at school, they should always contact the school office or the class teacher in the first instance.  If parents need to speak to a senior member of staff, they can arrange to speak to Miss Castle or Ms Bittermann (Assistant Headteacher).