Awbridge, Wellow and Halterworth have longstanding links with the uni through its teacher education programmes. The three join Barton Farm Academy in Winchester and Stoneham Park Academy in Eastleigh - brand new primary schools that opened their doors for the first time in September 2020 - as part of the Academy Trust. The university has also announced that Jo Cottrell has been appointed executive leader of the Academy Trust. Tommy Geddes, chairman of the trust, said: “We warmly welcome the staff and students of the Romsey schools and Jo Cottrell to the Trust and to the wider university of Winchester community.