CHURCHFIELDS Academy has unveiled its new look uniform for September when it embarks on a new chapter of its history by changing its name.

Lawn Manor Academy, as the school will soon be known, decided on changing its title to mark joining the Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust at the start of the month.

Come September, pupils will be smartly dressed in new uniform to mark the change with the new logo paying homage to the school’s historic roots in the town.

Churchfields originally opened as Lawn School in 1964 catering for 11-14 year olds and the name was changed by the original headteacher, Ralph Owen, after it was decided that it would become an 11-18 comprehensive.

The school originally opened as Lawn School in 1964 catering for 11-14 year olds and the name was changed by the original headteacher Ralph Owen after it was decided that it would become an 11-18 comprehensive.

Like the Lawn area, the name Lawn School came from the Goddard background, the family lived at Lawn Manor House, more recently known as Lawn Manor.

Lawn Manor was bought by the Borough in 1946 and was demolished in 1952.

Churchfields was then formed in 1964.

Headteacher Sandra Muir has been working with historians and Swindon Library to look into the history of the school before the decision was made to design the logo using the shape of the sunken garden on the Lawn Manor Estate

Sandra said: “We have invested a lot of time this year forming a new vision for the school of ‘creating and inspiring futures for all’. The vision extends to our staff and pupils and drives all of the improvements that are taking place throughout the school, but with a particular focus on teaching and learning.

“We are looking forward to opening as a new school in September, along with the new name we will be introducing a new uniform. All current students will be provided with a blazer and tie and we will be asking parents to return the old uniform to be recycled.”

Lawn Manor is the first secondary school to join the newly formed Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust (RWBAT) – something which Sandra hopes will result in continued improvement at the school.

“It is important to have a fresh start,” she said. “The students and staff are excited to be part of creating a little bit of history in the town. Being part of a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) will help to drive school improvement and ensure that Lawn Manor inspires and creates a positive future for our community and future generations.”