Who We Are

Welcome from the CEO - Paul Kennedy

Welcome to the Good Shepherd Trust (GST), and thank you for visiting our website. I joined the GST as CEO in February 2020, having spent over thirty years in education as a teacher, leader, headteacher, and trust CEO. This is an exciting time for the GST as we further develop and strengthen our network of schools.

The GST is a multi-academy trust serving 24 schools across Surrey and Hampshire. Our trust comprises both primary and secondary schools, schools affiliated with the Church of England, and others that are not. Our purpose is to grow and maintain a strong network of schools within a highly supportive and dynamic network. We know that our school communities thrive when they collaborate, with common values and goals and the shared vision "to be better, together". 

At the heart of what we do are the children and young people within our schools. We also seek to fulfil the Church of England’s vision for education providing schools for the entire community we serve, for people of all faiths and none. GST schools are first and foremost highly inclusive settings where we strive to see each child flourish and grow, transforming lives and offering breadth and richness in each school’s individual curriculum connected through our trust's curriculum charter. We aim for an ambitious education for every child, in every school every day. 

Whether you are a parent, teacher, leader or prospective member of a local committee or a trustee, please get in touch if you would like to know more about the GST.

With best wishes,

Paul Kennedy

Chief Executive Officer