Our Partnership

The Kite Primary Partnership is a very close partnership of two small, rural, church village schools  comprising of Norwell C of E Primary School and St Matthews C of E Primary School. The schools formally joined together in 2016, under an executive head, with the aim of improving the educational offer of both schools to the children in their communities. By federating together, new and exciting possibilities emerged including greater collaboration across the two schools for children, families and staff.  Both schools have a strong individual identity which have meshed together to create a strong and effective federation. On 1st January 2026, both schools have now become part of the Minster Trust for Education (MITRE), a multi- academy trust supporting the very best education in all its facets for children in Nottinghamshire. 

With the close partnership still continuing, the children across both schools have numerous and regular opportunities to work together across the whole curriculum. For example, they compete in sporting activities together, they go on extra curricular trips, residentials are held jointly. Pre-school children get together to have picnics and play and build new friendships that will take them through secondary school.  The partnership also holds a joint Sports Day which is held at each school (alternating yearly across each site) along with many other events and opportunities where the children have the chance to work and learn alongside their peers.  

Families also benefit from the opportunity to build wider friendships across both schools and look forward to meeting up at events like plays, sports days and fairs. 

Staff across the partnership lead subjects across both schools, enabling them to further develop middle leadership skills, alongside gaining a deeper understanding of their area.  Through the close collaboration, staff support each other across the schools, enhancing staff wellbeing. 

Being part of a partnership where everyone - children, families, staff and governors - all have one aim in mind - to help everyone to flourish and grow to become the best version of themselves.