Letter from Executive Headteacher & Headteacher

Welcome back to a new academic year 2026- 27. Marish Academy Trust has a new addition to our family. Pippins Primary School in Colnbrook became an Academy within our Trust on 1st September 2026. This date marks the beginning of a new and exciting chapter as a three school, primary focused, multi-academy trust. Welcome to all children, staff, parents and governors at Pippins, who join us this year.

We can’t wait to welcome all children in Years 1-6 back to school on Thursday 3rd September 2026. Nursery and Reception children have a staggered start, please contact the school offices if unsure. Returning to school means a shift in routines, but you can maximise your child’s opportunities at school, by ensuring they attend every day and arrive promptly.

We all know about the traffic in Slough, especially around our schools, but if we work together to park, drive and even walk considerately, it makes everyone’s life much easier. Children who consistently arrive in school on time, have a better start to their day and those who attend more than 95% of the time have considerably better outcomes. These outcomes transfer into life chances and what parent doesn’t want the best possible life chances for their child?

This September we want to remind you all about our Marish Values. Ask your child about them. I am sure they will be able to explain the values better than we do, because they embody these values, as they work and play together in school.