Latest News
- 20/06/23

Online Open Event - Tuesday 04 July from 5pm until 6pm
We are holding a virtual open event on Tuesday 04 July from 5pm until 6pm. Our open evening will be an exciting opportunity to hear from the Headteacher and staff about what River Academy has to offer your child.Read Full Story - 14/06/23

One week to go! Consultation Event on Wednesday 21 June - 4:30pm until 6:00pm
We will be holding a first consultation event on Wednesday 21 June between 4:30pm and 6:00pm at Maiden Erlegh School in Reading, 81 Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5SL. If you are interested in attending, please complete the online booking form below. Book your placeRead Full Story - 01/06/23

Opening to our first cohort of Year 7 students in September 2024.
We look forward to meeting prospective students and parents over the coming months. We will be publishing details of open events in the very near future. In the meantime if you would like to find out more about River Academy please contact us at river@maidenerleghtrust.orgRead Full Story - 24/05/23

Statutory Section 10 Consultation
Maiden Erlegh Trust is now formally consulting on its proposal to open River Academy in September 2024.Read Full Story - 05/05/23

Project Update: The internal layout is beginning to come together!
Exciting times! We are now beginning to see the start of the internal layout coming together with walls going up and classroom footprints clearly visible.Read Full Story - 21/04/23

Launching River Academy Newsletter 'News Stream'
We are pleased to announce that the first edition of 'News Stream' is now available HERE. The newsletter will provide regular updates leading up to the launch of the school and beyond.Read Full Story - 30/03/23

Published this week: Maiden Erlegh Trust newsletter - March 2023
The latest edition of the Trust News containing updates from our family of schools has now been published and can be accessed HERERead Full Story - 24/02/23

Project Update: River Academy is now clearly emerging from the ground!
Take a look at these most recent drone images...Read Full Story - 14/02/23

Maiden Erlegh Trust is recruiting - teaching and support staff roles available
We have a variety of teaching and support staff opportunities across various school settings within the Trust. For more information about the roles currently available, please visit the Maiden Erlegh Trust website HERE. Alternatively, you can contact our recruitment team f...Read Full Story - 24/01/23

Project Update: Progress continues on site at River Academy
In spite of the weather, the site offices are now in position, and our new school continues to progress. Thanks to these drone images, the footprint is now clearly visible.Read Full Story - 01/01/23

Mary Davies (former Maiden Erlegh Trust CEO) is honoured with MBE in the New Year's honours list
Maiden Erlegh Trust's former CEO, Mary Davies, was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s honours list for services to education. Statements from Mary Davies, Jonathon Peck and Nick Jones regarding this prestigious (and well deserved) award can be found below. Statement from M...Read Full Story - 12/12/22

Hot off the press: Trust News
Today, Maiden Erlegh Trust launched the first edition of their newsletter 'Trust News'. Please click HERE to find out what has been happening at Maiden Erlegh Trust and the highlights from Trust Schools.Read Full Story