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As a thriving multi-academy trust with a proven track record for transformation and improvement, we are on a growth journey.
We are approaching this by developing specific school hubs. This will help ensure a mixed economy of provision across the region, ensuring more children and young people have access to high-quality education.
Our network comprises mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, an outreach service and a music hub, located across Bromley, Bexley, Lambeth, East Sussex and Surrey.
Frimley Oak Academy
In March 2024, our Trust was selected by the Department for Education (DfE) to lead the development of a new SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) free school for 11–18-year-olds in Frimley, Surrey.
The proposed school will provide much-needed specialist SEMH provision to meet growing demand for places in Surrey. It will also support clear progression pathways for pupils moving on from our primary SEMH provision at Bramley Oak Academy in Guildford.
Following the 2024 General Election, the government announced a pause on the progression of some free school projects while a national review of the programme was carried out. As part of that review, local authorities were asked to confirm whether projects continued to meet local need.
We are pleased that Surrey County Council has now confirmed in principle that Frimley Oak Academy should proceed, reflecting the ongoing demand for specialist SEMH provision in the county. We are now awaiting final approval from the Department for Education before the project can move to the next stage of development.
We look forward to continuing to work with the Department for Education, Surrey County Council and other partners to secure this much-needed SEMH provision.
Carwarden House Community School
Carwarden House Community School, a special school in Camberley, Surrey, is in the process of transferring into London South East Academies Trust.
Carwarden supports up to 153 pupils aged 11 to 19 who are unable to access mainstream education. As part of the transfer, the school will be renamed Carwarden House Academy and will continue to offer education for SEND learners, helping young people to realise their potential.
We are working closely with key partners to ensure a smooth transition. The transfer is expected to take place on 1st November 2026.
Portesberry School
Portesbery School, a special school in Deepcut, Camberley, Surrey, is in the process of converting to London South East Academies Trust.
Portesbery School supports up to 145 pupils aged 4 to 19 who are unable to access mainstream education. As part of the transfer, the school will continue to offer education for learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.
We are working closely with Surrey County Council and other key partners to ensure a smooth transition. The transfer is expected to take place on 1st January 2027.
