Formed by four schools in 2014 as Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Academy Trust, we are now the Trust of Our Lady Help of Christians with fifteen schools. Year on year we continue to grow in line with the Diocesan vision for three Catholic Academy Trusts in the Diocese of Shrewsbury. Please see below for the Diocese of Shrewsbury Strategy for Academisation. 

Whilst we are following the timetable laid down by the strategy, we welcome contact and conversations with all schools regardless of their position on the journey. A number of schools and governing boards have requested more information on the process of joining the Trust and the benefits for their schools and communities.

For an informal conversation or presentation please contact the CEO Mark Mountcastle at ceo@olhoc.org.uk. 

Our geographical footprint in the south of the Diocese includes the Deaneries of;

Central Cheshire 

Ellesmere Port & Chester

Shrewsbury & West Shropshire

Telford & East Shropshire

See below documented for more information.