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PSTT Clusters

  • South West London

    A large group of ten schools who have been brought together by College Fellow, Alex Farrer, to form a new collaboration.

  • South Hams Cluster

    A group of five schools who are all part of the South Hams Federation, under the coordination of PSTT Fellow, Katharine Pemberton.

  • Thanet Cluster

    Building upon strong relationships that existed between these six schools, a successful application has formalised their collaboration into a PSTT Science Cluster.

  • Manchester Cluster

    PSTT College Fellow Liane Clegg, has drawn seven of these schools together to form a Science cluster.

  • Hull Cluster

    This is a large cluster that has a wide range of educational settings. All ten members are part of the Venn Academy Trust.

  • Great Hockham Cluster

    All 10 schools in this group are part of the Sapentia Education Trust (SET). Established in 2016 and overseen by PSTT Fellow, Claire Seeley.

  • Conwy Cluster

    With close working relationships in several subjects and initiatives, it was a natural step for these six schools to extend their work together and form a Science Cluster.

  • Uckfield Satellite Cluster

    Following the success of the original PSTT Cluster established in the Uckfield area, the schools in the locality and the PSTT Fellow have worked in conjunction with the WEALD EIP to form a Satellite Cluster.

  • Suffolk Cluster

    Formed by the PSTT Regional Mentor for East Anglia who oversees the group, this cluster consists of 6 schools all from rural localities.

  • Blackburn and Darwen Cluster

    Formed by the PSTT Northwest Area Mentor with a group of schools that originated from an active Ogden Trust Partnership, the Blackburn and Darwen Cluster is made up of 4 members with 2 more pending.

  • South Milford Cluster

    Founded upon the existing relationships within the newly formed Star Multi Academy Trust, the nine schools involved with PSTT aim to further their work through setting up a science cluster.

  • Sandwell Cluster

    Existing links between these four Sandwell Local Authority schools, particularly between the Headteachers, form the foundation of this Cluster.

  • Oxford Cluster

    The five village schools are part of a local partnership (WOSP – West Oxford Schools Partnership) and have worked together for over six years.

  • North Shields Cluster

    The original core of four schools have historic and beneficial relationships on which to expand their work in science.

  • Mid Ulster Cluster

    The original five schools have a supportive and proactive history. Through the programme, the group have included four additional schools to form a PSTT Cluster.

  • Mersea Island Cluster

    The Network Group, which is to become our Science Cluster, is derived from the long-standing Tiptree and Stanway Consortium that has been working together for 25 years.

  • Isle of Wight Cluster

    Drawing together nine schools from different parts of the Isle of Wight, the programme will establish a science cluster.

  • Bolton Cluster

    The Bolton Cluster is a network involving nine schools.

  • Uckfield Cluster

    A large group consisting of 9 schools, many of which had been working closely together through their participation in the Uckfield Schools Alliance and the Wealden EIP.

  • North Tyneside Cluster

    A group of eight schools who are all part of the North Tyneside Learning Trust (a network of over 40 schools), joined together under the coordination of PSTT Fellow, Anna Hammill to become a PSTT Cluster.

  • Leeds Cluster

    Establishing a PSTT Cluster, currently of eight schools, seemed a natural and desired next step, initiated and lead by Kathryn Horan, PSTT Fellow.

  • Irchester Cluster

    PSTT Fellow, Tracy Tyrrell successful applied to the Cluster Programme. The group has subsequently established itself as a cluster of six schools funded by the PSTT Cluster Programme.

  • Christchurch Cluster

    Originally 9 schools, the group has grown to include an additional member, Mudeford Infant Community school.

  • Southbourne Cluster

    Following a successful PSTT conference / INSET day involving all 110 teachers who attended four workshops, this cluster was formed in 2017.

  • Sherborne Cluster

    Through the support of Katrina Halford, a PSTT College Fellow, the primary schools in Sherborne were already working together before becoming a recognised PSTT cluster.

  • Enfield Cluster

    The original 3 large schools have worked together since 2014 as part of a Science Cluster.

  • STEM Exe-plorers Cluster

    With a core of 4 schools that have a history of collaboration, this existing network was originally extended to offer the opportunity to include a total of 6 local schools and began in 2017.

  • GLF Cluster

    The Glyn Foundation Academy chain is a group of non-selective schools including primary, junior and secondary schools which was founded in 2012.

South West London

  • Schools
  • Wimbledon High School
  • Coombe Hill Infants
  • Corpus Christi Primary School
  • Granard Primary School
  • Kensington Prep School
  • St Andrew's and St Mark's C of E Junior School
  • St Matthew's C of E Primary School
  • St Teresa's RC Primary School
  • Wimbledon Park Primary School
  • West Wimbledon Primary School
A large group of ten schools who have been brought together by College Fellow, Alex Farrer, to form a new collaboration. From an original network and core of four schools, this science cluster has been established through funding from the PSTT and both private schools in the group. It is an example of the Private and State sectors working together to develop Primary Science education.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Alex Farrer

South Hams Cluster

  • Schools
  • Modbury Primary School
  • Kingsbridge Community Primary School
  • Loddiswell Primary School
  • Marlborough and South Huish C of E Primary School
  • Stokeham Area Primary School
A group of five schools who are all part of the South Hams Federation. These are rural schools within 15 miles of one another and, under the coordination of PSTT Fellow, Katharine Pemberton, have used the existence of the Federation as a springboard to set up their PSTT Science Cluster. Offering significant opportunities to the schools and communities, the cluster has been formed to develop science teaching and learning, subject leadership and raise the profile of science.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Katharine Pemberton

Thanet Cluster

  • Schools
  • St Peter in Thanet CE Junior School
  • Callis Grange Infant School
  • Holy Trinity and St John's CE Primary School
  • Palm Bay Primary School
  • Ramsgate Holy Trinity CE Primary School
  • St Gregory's Catholic Perimary School School
Building upon strong relationships that existed between these six schools, a successful application has formalised their collaboration into a PSTT Science Cluster. This opportunity has facilitated the group to expand their remit and and increase their work together. College Fellow, Nathan Williams, interlinks working with different groups and organisations to maximise the impact they have and the benefit to the schools involved.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Nathan Williams

Manchester Cluster

  • Schools
  • St Anne's RC Primary School
  • Bowker Vale Primary School
  • Irk Valley Primary School
  • Moston Fields Primary School
  • St Clare's RC Primary School
  • St Edmund's RC Primary School
  • St Patrick's RC Primary School
Using existing strong links with schools in the area and the relationship between schools in the local Catholic Cluster, PSTT College Fellow Liane Clegg, has drawn seven of these schools together to form a Science cluster. The new collaboration is using this opportunity to raise the profile of science in their schools and locality, and to support and challenge each other as Science Subject Leaders.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Liane Clegg

Hull Cluster

  • Schools
  • Mountbatten Primary School
  • Boulevard and Sullivan Centre
  • Bridgeview and Whitehouse Primary School
  • Brooke Primary School
  • Euler Academy
  • Griffin Primary School
  • Marshland Primary School
  • Mountbatten Primary School
  • New Patures Primary School
  • Thorpepark Primary School
This is a large cluster that has a wide range of educational settings. All ten members are part of the Venn Academy Trust. Following a successful application, they have moved from working as a science network to establishing a PSTT Science Cluster. The diversity of settings is used to enrich their collaboration as well as providing opportunities for schools of a similar nature to work together.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Molly Fletcher

Great Hockham Cluster

  • Schools
  • Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery
  • Burston Primary School
  • Ghost Hill Infant School
  • Old Buckenham Primary School
  • Rockland St Mary Primary School
  • Seething and Munham Primary School
  • Surlingham Primary School
  • Tivetshall Primary School
  • White House Farm Primary School
  • Wymondham College Prep School
All 10 schools in this group are part of the Sapentia Education Trust (SET). Established in 2016 and overseen by Claire Seeley, PSTT Fellow and Regional Mentor East Anglia, the group successfully formed a PSTT cluster. Coordinated by Claire Fowler, Science Subject Leader, Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery, it has established a strong collaboration and is benefitting from joint funding by SET.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinators: Claire Seeley and Claire Fowler

Conwy Cluster

  • Schools
  • Ysgol Porth y Felin
  • Ysgol Awel y Mynydd
  • Ysgol Capelulo
  • Ysgol Deganwy
  • Ysgol Pant y Rhedyn
  • Ysgol Pencae
With close working relationships in several subjects and initiatives, it was a natural step for these six schools to extend their work together and form a Science Cluster. This supportive, proactive group of Science Subject Leaders is well placed to work collaboratively to introduce and implement the new Curriculum for Wales. Science Capital and working with their local community are central goals of this cluster.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Lowri Harris

Uckfield Satellite Cluster

  • Schools
  • Dallington CE Primary School
  • Five Ashes CE Primary School
  • Mark Cross CE Aided Primary School
  • Parkside Community Primary School
  • Stonegate CE Primary School
Following the success of the original PSTT Cluster established in the Uckfield area, the schools in the locality and the PSTT Fellow have worked in conjunction with the WEALD EIP to form a Satellite Cluster. This innovative approach to the programme and funding structure is explorative; it will feed into the work of the Trust as well as extend the existing collaboration.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Cordinator: Amy Woolgar

Suffolk Cluster

  • Schools
  • Rattlesden Primary School
  • Cockfield CEVC Primary School
  • Elmswell Community Primary School
  • Great Barton C of E Primary School
  • Norton CEVC Primary School
  • Thurston CE Primary School
  • Woolpit Primary School
Formed by the PSTT Regional Mentor for East Anglia who oversees the group, this cluster consists of 6 schools all from rural localities. An overarching aim of the group is to develop innovative, developmental and research-based support material and guidance for school in other rural areas. This cluster was established with an intentional outcome, through succession leadership, of a planned transition to non-fellow coordination in Yr2.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinators: Claire Seeley and Helen Ballam

Blackburn and Darwen Cluster

  • Schools
  • Griffin Park Primary School
  • Longshaw Community Infant School
  • Longshaw Community Junior School
  • St Aidan's C of E Primary School
  • St Francis C of E Primary School
Formed by the PSTT Northwest Area Mentor with a group of schools that originated from an active Ogden Trust Partnership, the Blackburn and Darwen Cluster is made up of 4 members with 2 more pending. Through needs and strength analysis, CPD, and a distributive leadership style, the Cluster aims to build upon its Science Capital theme and raise the profile of science in the area, develop parental involvement and engage children in meaningful science experiences.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Michele Grimshaw

South Milford Cluster

  • Schools
  • South Milford Primary School
  • Appleton Roebuck Primary School
  • Brayton C of E Primary School
  • Kellington Primary School
  • Kirk Fenton CE Primary School
  • Monk Fryston C of E Primary School
  • Riverside School
  • Saxton CE Primary School
  • Sherburn Hungate Community Primary School
Founded upon the existing relationships within the newly formed Star Multi Academy Trust, the nine schools involved with the PSTT aim to further their work through setting up a science cluster. The proactive groundwork by an independently based Fellow and the engagement of the schools have prepared the cluster for an exciting future together.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Bryony Turford

Sandwell Cluster

  • Schools
  • Ryders Green Primary School
  • Ferndale Primary School
  • Hateley Heath Primary School
  • Primrose Centre
Existing links between these four Sandwell Local Authority Schools, particularly between the Headteachers, form the foundation of this Cluster. Through the PSTT Programme the schools will work together to develop science, support each other and impact upon others.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Lucy Blackmore

Oxford Cluster

  • Schools
  • Cumnor C of E Primary School
  • Appleton C of E Primary School
  • Botley School
  • St Swithun's CE Primary School
  • West Oxford Community Primary School
The five village schools are part of a local partnership (WOSP – West Oxford Schools Partnership) and have worked together for over six years. Recently, they have joined the PSTT Programme to facilitate the further development of science, the children and the teachers through their Cluster.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Jules Pottle

North Shields Cluster

  • Schools
  • King Edward Primary School
  • Amberley Primary School
  • Holystone Primary School
  • John Spence Community High School
  • Langley First School
  • St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
The original core of four schools have historic and beneficial relationships on which to expand their work in science. The Programme has enabled the inclusion of two additional schools to form a PSTT Cluster. Through a collaborative approach and joint ownership, the Cluster is in a strong position to develop their science and influence other schools.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Hannah Osueke

Mid Ulster Cluster

  • Schools
  • Kilronan School
  • Anahorish Primary School
  • Castledawson Primary School
  • Churchtown Primary School
  • Knockloughrim Primary School
  • Moneymore Primary School and Nursery Unit
  • Sperrinview Special School
  • St Columba's Primary School Straw
The original five schools have a supportive and proactive history. Through the Programme the group have included four additional schools to form a PSTT Cluster. Building upon past successes and encompassing new ideas, the new group will support one another to future success in the develop of science in their area and beyond.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Originally Lesley Hunter, presently Ruth Wilson

Mersea Island Cluster

  • Schools
  • Birch Church of England VA Primary School
  • Langenhoe Community Primary School
  • Mersea Island School
  • Milldene Primary School
  • Prettygate Infant School
  • St Andrew's C of E VC Primary School
  • Tiptree Heath Primary School
The Network Group, which is to become our Science Cluster, is derived from the long-standing Tiptree and Stanway Consortium that has been working together for 25 years. The group has included several other schools and will continue to work collaboratively develop science, facilitated by the PSTT Programme.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Rebekah May

Isle of Wight Cluster

  • Schools
  • Gurnard Primary School
  • Barton Primary School
  • Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School
  • Broadlea Primary School
  • Gatten and Lake Primary School
  • Lanesend Primary School
  • Nine Acres Primary School
  • Ryde School with Upper Chine
  • Summerfields Primary School
Proactivity and ongoing planning have enabled the formation of this new group. Drawing together nine schools from different parts of the Isle of Wight, the Programme will establish a Science Cluster whose central aims will be to raise the profile of science and develop science capital. Also, it aims to be inclusive and benefit as many other schools as possible.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Claire Loizos

Bolton Cluster

  • Schools
  • Blackrod Primary School
  • Beacon Primary School
  • Blackrod Church School
  • Chorley New Road Primary School
  • Claypool Primary School
  • Horwich Parish C of E Primary School
  • St Catherine's CE Primary School
  • St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
  • Westmorland School
The Bolton Cluster is a network involving nine schools. Originally instigated by the PSTT Fellow and local Headteachers, the cluster has been formed with the central aims of empowering others and using in-house expertise to develop individuals and build a collaborative network.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Eleanor Atkinson

Uckfield Cluster

  • Schools
  • Manor Primary School
  • Harlands Primary School
  • High Hurstwood CE Primary School
  • Holy Cross C of E Primary School
  • Nutley CE Primary School
  • Rocks Park Primary School
  • St Mark's CE Primary School
  • The Saxonbury Federation of Frant and Mark Cross Church of England Primary Schools
  • Ticehurst and Filmwell CE Primary School
  • Woodlands Federation of Schools
A large group consisting of 9 schools many of which had been working closely together through their participation in the Uckfield Schools Alliance and the Wealden EIP. The establishing of a PSTT cluster in the locality enables the schools to form a true collaboration of professionals supporting and developing professionals, elevate the position of science and beneficially impact children’s learning.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Amy Woolgar

North Tyneside Cluster

  • Schools
  • Denbigh Community Primary School
  • Battle Hill Primary School
  • Carville Primary School
  • Hadrian Park Primary School
  • New York Primary School
  • Redesdale Primary School
  • Stephenson Memorial Primary School
  • Wallsend Jubilee Primary School
A PSTT Cluster Network in North Tyneside.
A group of eight schools who are all part of the North Tyneside Learning Trust (a network of over 40 schools), joined together under the coordination of PSTT Fellow, Anna Hammill to become a PSTT Cluster. Set up to develop their own science teaching and develop new PSTT Fellows from within, the group also aims to work in collaboration to benefit other schools and its locality. Increase the skills and confidences of all the SSL so that they are able to confidently lead training within their own school and beyond. Increase the use of PSTT resources for the schools in North Tyneside. Ensure that they are aware of them, know how to use them, look at how they could fit it in to their current long-term plans and go back and train the relevant staff in using it. Increase the amount of outstanding teaching and learning in Science within North Tyneside schools through the increased development of the SSL role and therefore the ability to lead and move on their subject. Increase the relevance and frequency of good quality CPD for SSL within the North Tyneside area. This increase in CPD would be on a needs basis and therefore be of relevance to the SSL in the cluster. They would be going away knowing that they were confident in implementing the change within their own school and have brainstormed ideas with 7 other schools in the area that they can call on for support.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Anna Hammill

Leeds Cluster

  • Schools
  • Greenhill Primary School
  • Armley Primary School
  • Castleston Primary School
  • Cobden Primary School
  • Five Lanes Primary School
  • Greenhill Primary School
  • St Bart's C of E Primary School
  • Whingate Primary School
Good, well-established relationships existed within the group, largely through a local 'Family of Schools' whose members had already formed different groupings that included management, Early Years and TA/HLTA initiatives. In addition, several of the schools had worked together in a PSTT Evidence-based Practice Project. Establishing a PSTT Cluster, currently of eight schools, seemed a natural and desired next step, initiated and lead by Kathryn Horan, PSTT Fellow.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Kathryn Horan

Irchester Cluster

  • Schools
  • Irchester Community Primary School
  • Bridgewater Primary School
  • Higham Ferrers Junior School
  • Lings Primary School
  • Park Junior School
  • Woodford CE Primary School
Building on the links that some of the local school had formed and with direct relationships already formed with several local schools, PSTT Fellow, Tracy Tyrrell successful applied to the Cluster Programme. The group that has subsequently established itself as a cluster of six schools funded by the PSTT Cluster Programme.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Tracy Tyrrell

Christchurch Cluster

  • Schools
  • Highcliffe St Mark's Primary School
  • Burton C of E Primary School School
  • Christchurch Infant School
  • Christchurch Junior School
  • Mudeford Infant Community School
  • Priory C of E Primary School
  • Somerford Primary School
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
  • St Katharine's C of E Primary School
  • Twynham Primary School
Through the instigation and support of PSTT College Fellow Helen Ellis , the primary schools in the Christchurch area were already working together before becoming a recognised and funded PSTT Cluster. Following the retirement of Helen, the cluster has transitioned to being run from within the group and coordinated by Janice Walls, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. Originally 9 schools, the group has grown to include an additional member, Mudeford Infant Community school.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Originally Helen Ellis, presently Janice Walls

Southbourne Cluster

  • Schools
  • Southbourne Junior School
  • Bosham Primary School Primary School
  • Chidham Parochial Primary School
  • Compton and Upmarden C of E Primary School
  • Funtington Primary School
  • Southbourne Infant School
  • South bourne Junior School
  • Thorney Island Community Primary School
  • Westbourne Primary School
  • Associated school: The Bourne Community College
Following a successful PSTT conference / INSET day involving all 110 teachers who attended four workshops (Using microscopes, Let’s Go Science Trails, Chain Reaction and “I can explain!”), this cluster was formed in 2017. Consisting of 8 members and good collaboration with a local college, the schools already worked as clusters for English and Maths where the focus had been moderation in the last few years. They were keen to expand this cross-school collaboration to other curriculum areas, particularly science, because it is a core subject.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Jeannette Morgan

Sherborne Cluster

  • Schools
  • Abbey CE VA Primary School
  • All Saints' CE VC Primary School
  • Buckland Newton CE VC Primary School
  • Milborne Port Primary School
  • Sherborne Primary School
  • St Andrew's CE VC Primary School
  • St Mary's CE VC Primary School
  • Thornford CE Primary School
  • Trent Young's CE School
  • Associated school: The Gryphon School (Secondary)
PSTT Cluster Programme originally commenced 2016. Transferred to 2017
Through the support of Katrina Halford, a PSTT College Fellow, the primary schools in Sherborne were already working together before becoming a recognised PSTT cluster. Following a successful transition from being co-ordinated by a Fellow, the cluster is now self- run from within the group and supported by the PSTT. Originally 8 schools, the group has grown to include an additional local school and is co-ordinated by Abbey CE VC Primary School in Sherborne.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Originally Katrina Halford, presently Laura Neville and Hannah Tindell

Enfield Cluster

  • Schools
  • Latymer All Saints C of E Primary
  • Galliard Primary
  • Lavender Primary
  • St George's Freezywater CE VA Primary
The original 3 large schools have worked together since 2014 as part of a Science Cluster. We meet once every half term where we share best practice in Science and have worked on a number of Science projects, contributing to us all achieving the Gold PSQM award. The Cluster has been part of the PSTT programme since 2017 and has been extended to include a fourth school.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Stacey Reid

STEM Exe-plorers Cluster

  • Schools
  • Exeter Road Community Primary School
  • Basset Farm Primary
  • Littleham C of E Primary
  • Marpool Primary School
  • St Peter's Prep School
With a core of 4 schools within the group that have a history of collaboration, forming a strong foundation, this existing network was originally extended to offer the opportunity to include a total of 6 local schools and began in 2017. The group covers a variety of Primary school types and children with different backgrounds and has close links with the large secondary school to which the majority of children transfer.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Robin James

GLF Cluster

  • Schools
  • Hillcroft Primary School
  • Chestnut Park School
  • Danetree Primary School
  • Lime Tree Primary School
  • Marden Lodge Primary School
  • Salfords Primary School
  • Springfield Primary School
  • Warlington Village Primary School
  • Whyteleafe School
  • Windmill Primary School
PSTT Cluster Programme commenced 2016
The Glyn Foundation Academy chain is a group of non-selective schools including primary, junior and secondary schools which was founded in 2012. To date, there are 30 schools in the academy group, all of which aspire to deliver an outstanding education to their pupils. Part of this aspiration is to provide the very best primary science teaching. The PSTT Cluster, formed of 10 GLF primary schools, enable these to achieve a proactive, dynamic and well-resourced network of science leaders who are committed to improving the profile and teaching of science in their schools – and who have the support, knowledge and skills to do so. Distinguished by its many links and influence in a larger group of schools, this Cluster illustrates the benefits of networks and collaboration.

Cluster Leader:Cluster Coordinator: Tom Holloway