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Gilbert Ward Academy

Gilbert Ward Academy
Princess Louise Road
Blyth
Northumberland
England
NE242TS

📞 phone: 01916 053899

👨‍🏫 headed by: Mr Barry Reed

🌍 web: www.gilbertwardacademy.co.uk

29 pupils mixed gender
80 pupils capacity: 36% full

25 boys 86%

4 girls 14%

Last updated:

Free schools special

Admissions policy
Non-selective
Trust school
Supported by a multi-academy trust
URN
149842
Establishment type
Free schools special
Establishment #
7000
Open date
1. September 2023
Reason open
Academy Free School
OSGB coordinates
Easting: 430660, Northing: 581046
GPS coordinates
Latitude: 55.123, Longitude: -1.5208
Accepting pupils
11—16 years old
Boarders
No boarders
Census date
18. January 2024
Region › Const. › Ward
North East › Blyth and Ashington › Isabella
Free school meals %
58.60
Trust
PROSPER LEARNING TRUST
Learning provider ref #
10093307

School governors

  • Lynn King, Chair of Local Governing Body 1. September 2023—1. September 2027
  • Helen Woodley, Local Governor 1. September 2023—1. September 2027
  • Margaret Mitford, Local Governor 1. September 2023—1. September 2027
  • Felicity Walton, Local Governor 1. September 2023—1. September 2027
  • Nichola Swan, Local Governor 1. September 2023—1. September 2027
  • Sarah Dick, Local Governor 1. October 2023—1. October 2027
  • Barry Reed, Local Governor 1. September 2023—None
  • Derek Weelands, Local Governor 1. March 2024—1. April 2028
  • Rachel Shields, Local Governor 28. November 2024—28. November 2028
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