Excelsior Academy is a mixed all-through school and sixth form. It was opened in September 2008 as a replacement for the Westgate Community College[1][2] and is situated in the west end of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.[3]
The academy was originally for secondary school pupils aged 11 to 18 including a sixth form. It had four sections to the school, which were Jefferson, Milburn, Hadrian and Armstrong.
In mid-2013, Armstrong and Jefferson merged into one large school named Collingwood. In 2012 it was announced that the school would create a primary school called Rainbird, and have an age range of 3 to 19.[4]
The three main secondary schools are based on their own specialist subjects individually:[5]
| Schools | Date | Specialism | Headteacher(s)[6] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milburn | 2008–Present | Health and Fitness | Claire Goodwill (2018–Present)
David Hughes (2008 - 2018) |
| Hadrian | 2008–Present | Environment and Technology | Kirsty Ruffle (2016–Present)
Craig Taylor (2008 - 2016) |
| Collingwood | 2013–Present | Art and Creativity | Michael Connolly (2013–Present) |
| Rainbird | 2013–Present | N/A | Charlotte De Oliveira (2013–2023) |
| College | 2012–Present | N/A | Sara Massingham (2018–Present)
Deon Krishnan (Acting, 2018) Claire Goodwill (2015 - 2018) Martin Farrar (Former) Lynn Aitchison (Former) |
| Former Schools | Date | Specialism | Headteacher(s) |
| Jefferson | 2008 - 2013 | Dance and Performing Arts | Michael Connolly (2008 - 2013) |
| Armstrong | 2008 - 2013 | Business and Enterprise | Lynn Aitchison (2008 - 2013) |
The school is currently part of the Laidlaw Schools Trust[7][8] and is sponsored by Lord Laidlaw.[9][10][circular reference][11]
The academy has also been listed in the 200 most improved schools nationally identified by the Department for Education.[12]
Notable people
- Irvine Laidlaw, Baron Laidlaw – founder and sponsor[13]
Alumni
- Michael Hoganson - professional footballer for Newcastle United and Derby County.[14]
- Kema Sikazwe - Actor in I, Daniel Blake[15]
References
- ^ "Excelsior Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne | The Good Schools Guide". Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Excelsior Academy School Links - GOV.UK".
- ^ "Excelsior Academy - GOV.UK".
- ^ "Excelsior Academy | Newcastle Support Directory".
- ^ "Excelsior Academy - 3 Point Media - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Staff List - Excelsior Academy - Laidlaw Schools Trust" (PDF).
- ^ "Our Academies - Laidlaw Schools Trust".
- ^ "THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST - GOV.UK".
- ^ "Excelsior Academy on Twitter".
- ^ Baron Laidlaw Charity Donations
- ^ "laidlawfoundation.com". The Laidlaw Foundation. 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "Education example - National Conversation on Health Inequalities - Public Health England". YouTube.
- ^ "Lord Laidlaw - Laidlaw Schools Trust".
- ^ "Derby County's Michael Hoganson Presents Sports Awards".
- ^ "Kema Sikazwe – Q&A by Year 6 pupils from Shilbottle Primary School - Highlights Rural Touring Scheme".
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