Inspired Learning Group (ILG) is planning significant investment in infrastructure after acquiring St Francis School in Pewsey, Wiltshire, from the Hayfran Trust.

The school, founded in 1941, caters to pupils aged from three months to 13 years.

And ILG stated it will provide significant investment in the school’s facilities and professional development for its staff following the deal.

ILG operates 25 UK independent schools and nurseries which have more than 3,000 pupils across the UK.

Based in north west London, the company provides business and education consultants and an advisory board for each of its schools.

The school’s head, David Lee, said: “St Francis School proudly boasts a rich history of educating and inspiring children to become confident, compassionate individuals, nurtured within our caring community to realise their full potential.

“Our shared values with Inspired Learning Group make this partnership an ideal match, allowing us to prioritise the wellbeing of our school community, while continuing to celebrate our unique identity and traditions of academic and pastoral excellence.

“I am genuinely excited to collaborate with the ILG family, whose support will help us fully realise our ambitions for St Francis School and enhance our already outstanding education”

Amit Mehta, chief executive of ILG, added: “We welcome St Francis School into the Inspired Learning Group family and very much look forward to supporting the school in providing a stimulating and highly nurturing education that enables every pupil to thrive in an ever-changing global environment.

“Through being part of the ILG family, St Francis will benefit from the sharing of best practice and the latest teaching techniques to help deliver the best possible teaching and learning for its pupils.

“St Francis is a wonderful addition to our family of schools, and we look forward to working closely with David and his dedicated team as the school enters an exciting new chapter.”

St Francis will officially become part of ILG on 30 November.