BEST is a trust built on a genuine belief in what education can do for children and communities. Since 2016, we have grown into one of the largest trusts in Bedfordshire with 11 academies, five nurseries, over 8,000 children and more than 1,000 members of staff but our size has never been what defines us.

What defines us is a simple, shared conviction: that every decision we make, and every pound we spend, must put children first.

That belief runs through everything – the way our academies work together, the way we support our staff, and the way we govern. 

Our mission, to grow the BEST in everyone, applies just as much to the adults in our community as to the children we serve. We set high expectations across the board: our ambition is for outcomes in every academy to be above the national average, and we are proud that every one of our schools currently holds at least a Good or Expected Ofsted judgement – with many performing well above this standard.

Governors and Trustees are central to that. They bring independence, expertise, and perspective. 

We are looking for people who care deeply about the communities our schools serve and who have a genuine passion for ensuring that every young person gets the best possible start in life. 

Discover how we support our Governors