https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/liftschools/Recent content in liftschools on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 13 May 2026 04:07:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/parents-and-pupils-unite-against-proposed-name-change-for-historic-marling-school-in-stroud/Wed, 13 May 2026 04:07:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/parents-and-pupils-unite-against-proposed-name-change-for-historic-marling-school-in-stroud/A wave of opposition has surged among parents and pupils at Marling School, Stroud’s oldest secondary school, following proposals to rename the historic institution as part of a merger with Lift Schools, a national education trust. Founded in 1887 and named after Sir Samuel Marling, whose generous donation of £10,000 helped establish the school, Marling School has long been a pillar of local tradition and academic excellence. Now, as discussions advance to integrate Marling into Lift Schools—a trust managing 59 schools across England—concerns over changing its revered name have sparked outrage.