(Br Sean Sellors – De La Salle Community Leader, Elliot – Head Boy, Beth – Head Girl, Andy Rannard – Headteacher, Samantha Murray – Chair of Governors, Andy Bridson – Laetare CMAT CEO)

De La Salle School Joins the Laetare CMAT

De La Salle School, St Helens, is pleased to announce that it has joined the Laetare Catholic Multi-Academy Trust (Laetare CMAT), marking an exciting new chapter for the school community. This decision reflects the school’s commitment to providing an outstanding, faith-based education and offering new opportunities for both students and staff.

De La Salle School is proud to be the first of many that will join the Laetare family of Religious Order schools in the coming months, which shares De La Salle’s core values of faith, academic excellence, and community. With a focus on delivering high-quality education rooted in Catholic teachings, the Trust provides a strong foundation for collaboration and growth. By joining Laetare CMAT, De La Salle School will enhance its educational offerings, benefit from shared resources, and contribute to a wider network of schools working together to serve young people.

“We are thrilled to be joining the Laetare Catholic Multi-Academy Trust,” said Mr Andy Rannard, Headteacher of De La Salle School. “This partnership will enable us to further enrich the experience of our students and strengthen our commitment to providing an education that nurtures their academic, spiritual, and personal development. Together with the Trust, we are excited to embrace new opportunities and continue our journey of growth.”

As part of the Laetare Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, De La Salle School will have access to a wide range of collaborative opportunities, professional development for staff, and shared resources designed to benefit all members of the school community. The Trust’s ethos of faith, inclusion, and excellence is a natural fit for De La Salle, which has long been dedicated to providing a holistic education based on the values of love, respect, and compassion.