About Methodist Independent Schools Trust
The Methodist Independent Schools Trust (MIST) is a charitable organization that serves as the trustee and governing body for a network of independent schools with a Methodist foundation. It was established in 2011 to provide oversight and support to its member schools, ensuring they maintain their Christian ethos while delivering high-quality education. The trust currently directly oversees 10 schools (including Culford, Kent College, Truro School, and Woodhouse Grove) and works closely with several other associated Methodist independent schools.
Associated Schools(2)
Lorenden Prep is a co-educational independent school situated in a village in Kent, near Faversham. The school serves approximately 120 pupils aged 3 to 11. It benefits from open playing fields, sports pitches, and access to forty acres of woodland. Lorenden Prep is an ISI graded 'Excellent' school, and claims to focus on a friendly community, with a motto of "We Care. We Share. We Strive. We Succeed." It provides a foundation in core subjects and recently joined the Methodist Independent Schools Trust.
Farringtons School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school situated in Chislehurst, Kent, within 25 acres of parkland. Catering to pupils aged 3-18, the school was established in 1908. Its ethos, underpinned by Christian values, claims to focus on the holistic development of each child, fostering intellectual, physical, moral, and spiritual growth. The school aims to provide a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities within a nurturing environment.