The Bishop Fraser Trust was established in December 2017, when our founder schools, St James’s Church of England High School, Canon Slade came together with the vision of allowing all children to experience ‘life in all its fullness’, no matter what their starting point. We aim to achieve this by offering a high quality, inclusive and distinctive education, alongside a caring and nurturing environment based on our Christian values. Since our formation in 2017, we have been joined by Bolton St Catherine’s Academy, St Catherine’s Church of England Primary School in Horwich and Bury Church of England High School.

What we offer

• For 2025-26 English & Maths secondary (fee funded)
• For 2026-27 English, Maths & Science secondary / Primary 3-7 & 5-11 (fee funded)

Why train with us

Join our teacher training programme to embark on a transformative journey where diverse contexts and settings enrich your teaching experience. Our programme is designed to enhance your subject knowledge, support your career development, and provide unparalleled exposure to high-quality classroom practices. By training with us, you’ll gain the skills and insights needed to excel in your teaching career and make a lasting impact in education.

You will also benefit from:

• Being able to work with pupils from KS1-KS5, so you can get hands on-experience across all phases
• Access to expert practitioners, so you can see first hand how pupils learn best to how to build fantastic relationships
• Job application workshops & mock interview preparation
• Live coaching opportunities
• Fast track to leadership scholarships (NPQs & our ‘Aspiring Leaders’ course)
• Exam board training sessions
• An opportunity to give back by planning and deliver an enrichment event for students

What makes our subject offers unique?