Update 02 July 2025 – Federation Consultation Outcome Summary

For further information on the outcome of the Federation Consultation, please read the summary document here

Update 18 June 2025 – Governors Decision to Federate

From 23.4.25 to 5.6.25 the Governing Bodies of FST Primary Schools Federation, and Langton Primary School formally consulted with stakeholders and other interested parties on a proposal to form a new federation (North Yorkshire Rural Schools Federation) with effect from 1 September 2025. The public consultation has now concluded.

Both Governing Bodies have carefully considered the responses received during the consultation, and at separate full Governing Board meetings on Monday 16 June 2025 each Board resolved to move forward with the proposal, as outlined in the consultation document.

This decision reflects the schools’ shared commitment to providing the best possible opportunities and outcomes for all pupils, whilst offering a more secure long-term future for the schools, benefitting the wider communities they serve.

Foston, Langton, Stillington and Terrington schools will formally federate on 1st September 2025.

CONSULTATION – Proposal to Federate – FST Primary Schools Federation and Langton Primary School

The Governing Bodies of FST Primary Schools Federation (Comprised of: Foston Church of England VC Primary, Stillington Community Primary and Terrington Church of England VA Primary), and Langton Primary School are formally consulting on a proposal to federate, to become ‘North Yorkshire Rural Schools Federation’.

FST and Langton Governors have judged it is a good time to move from our current collaboration to a federation, to secure the existing partnership so that it can plan with confidence for a sustainable future. In all aspects other that governance, the existing partnership already operates like a federation.

The consultation will run from Wednesday 23 April 2025 to Thursday 5 June 2025.

We are asking parents and carers, staff and any interested members of our local communities to consider the Proposal Document and share your views with us. You can do this by completing and e-mailing the response form at the end of the document, or by returning a paper response form – available from the school office. Alternatively, if it is more convenient to respond online – you can do so here:   https://forms.office.com/e/RJvaFutjFF

If you would like the opportunity to find out more about the proposal or have any queries prior to submitting a response, there are details of scheduled parent and community consultation events on page 9 of the Proposal Document. You are welcome to attend any of these open meetings.

Thank you for your support in considering this important decision for our schools.

Corinne Cross – Chair of Governors, FST Primary Schools Federation

Howard Widdall – Chair of Governors, Langton Primary School