A Bromley school has changed its name despite fierce opposition from some parents.

The former Princes Plain Primary attracted criticism after it launched a consultation on three potential new names after it converted to a school with 'religious designation'.

The school, near Bromley Common, became an academy and part of the Aquinas Church of England (CofE) Education Trust from January 1.

Headteacher, Barry Blakelock, recently announced the school has been renamed The Trinity CofE Primary School.

MORE TOP STORIES The school began consulting on potential changes - which include a new uniform and logo – from last September to this April.

But a Facebook group set up entitled ‘Save Prince’s Plain Primary / We want Prince’s Plain Academy’ attracted 734 likes.

Mum Bernadette Nezar, 36, who has three children at the school, co-founded the Facebook page and previously told News Shopper: “We're proud of the name.

“There's lots of history and tradition to the name, generations have gone to Princes Plain and more in the future will."

The childminder added: "Changing the name doesn't change anything about the school."

On the Facebook group some parents’ claimed the decision was not debated properly, and the announcement was delayed until one day before the new term so parents’ could not appeal against it.

They also complained about potentially shelling out for new uniforms.

But Mr Blakelock stated the decision from the regional commissioner came over the summer holidays and all stakeholders had to be informed and approve the change. 

He confirmed the announcement was in no way delayed to prevent appeal.

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Parents', including Ms Nezar, opposed the name change 

He also reassured the uniform policy had been relaxed and no parent is expected to buy new uniform until their child has outgrown theirs.

The Aquinas Trust will provide children with a ‘starter’ uniform, with new items to be phased in over the autumn term.

The new name, and logo, reflected the school’s historical links with Holy Trinity Church, he added.

He said: “We have made tremendous progress over the last academic year and our new designation allows us to continue our mission, work alongside other schools in the trust and serve the families in our local community.”

The new name also coincides with a new outdoor ‘playscape’ for children and a redesign of the library.