Pele Towers are a series of medieval watchtowers situated across the long-contested borderlands of England and Scotland. Pele Towers are synonymous with the region's rich history dating back to the fiercely contested Middle Ages.

A symbol of strength, protection and unity, Pele Towers were designed as a safe haven for locals, with thick stone walls designed to withstand whatever stood before them. A safe sanctuary for many generations, the towers have since been a place people can rely on, even through the most difficult of times, a beacon of hope, strength and unity for all to see.

What’s in our name? 

When naming our trust, we wanted to create something symbolic and relevant to our mission, vision and values whilst remaining true to our local heritage; something that we are extremely proud of and will forever remain a substantial part of our local landscape.

In the same way as Pele Towers were built as a safe, secure and reliable space for the local people, we have built our trust to be a symbol of strength, unity and protection; something that’s ingrained in our vision, mission and values; and something which we can all be proud to be a part of. 

Protecting our brand 

It’s important for all of us to remember and use the correct name because it helps ensure consistency in our Trust’s image and identity. It’s the first step in making sure that everyone knows who we are, what we stand for and how we operate. This is why we always make sure to note that we are never referred to as PELE (capital letters), The Pele Trust (just Pele!) or any mention of MAT. 

Our new website is just one piece of the puzzle, a place where we can showcase, celebrate and champion the achievements of our schools whilst providing parents, teachers, leaders and directors with up-to-date information and news from across Pele Trust. 

We want to thank you all for being part of our journey thus far as we move forward into this exciting new chapter for Pele Trust.