One of Staffordshire’s leading private schools has appointed a communications agency to handle its press relations.

The 140-year-old Abbots Bromley School, in the village of Abbots Bromley, between Rugeley and Uttoxeter, provides day and boarding education for pupils from around the world.

The school is made up of a senior school for girls from ages 11 to 18 and a co-educational prep school which includes an Early Years Foundation Stage for children aged three to five.

Rugeley-based Ian Strachan Communications (ISC) has been appointed to provide PR support to the school.

Abbots Bromley School executive head Victoria Musgrave said: “This is an exciting time for the school. We have an excellent reputation in the region and aim to build on that, both locally and internationally, to grow our pupil numbers.

“We are fortunate enough to be housed in beautiful buildings in wonderful rural village surroundings. As well as first class academic provision evidenced by our exam results which are on an upward trend, we have a class-leading dance and drama studio and a magnificent equestrian centre.

“We have a great story to tell and we chose Ian Strachan Communications because of Ian’s businesslike approach to PR.”

Ian Strachan Communications Ltd was set up 14 years ago by Ian Strachan, formerly corporate affairs director at Birmingham commercial vehicle manufacturer LDV and corporate communications director at Rover Group. ISC clients cover the manufacturing, automotive, high-tech, retail, construction, environmental and education sectors.

Ian Strachan said: “Abbots Bromley School is well-known in Staffordshire as one of the best schools in the county, but that message needs to be reinforced to a wider audience.”