Baltonsborough Church of England Primary School has officially transitioned to academy status, marking a new era for the village school as it gains more autonomy over its operations.

The move means the school will no longer be under Somerset Council's control and will instead be managed by an academy trust, giving it greater flexibility in areas such as funding, curriculum planning, and decision-making.

While this represents a significant structural change, day-to-day life for pupils and staff will remain much the same.

The same teachers, leadership team, and school ethos will continue, with the aim of building on the school's strengths.

Academy status allows schools to have more direct control over how they allocate resources and implement improvements.

Many schools across the country have made the transition, with trusts often providing additional support and collaboration opportunities.

As a newly registered academy, Baltonsborough Primary School will undergo its first Ofsted inspection under its new status in the coming years. While reports from its predecessor school remain available for reference, the new academy will be assessed independently.

Parents and carers are unlikely to notice immediate differences, but the school now has more freedom to shape its future. The leadership team is expected to outline their vision for the years ahead as they settle into their new academy role.