Shirebrook Academy
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Mansfield (Derbyshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Shirebrook Academy we are committed to inspiring all members of our academy community to be the best that they can be. We believe that having the highest ambitions and aspirations for our students will help them to reach their true potential and we understand that this is achieved through a shared focus on excellent standards and expectations each and every day.
Our curriculum enables our learners to build their knowledge, understanding and skills over time and underpinning this is our dedication to high quality learning and teaching. We work together in a mutually inclusive environment that respects every individual and their contribution.
We know that we all have a responsibility to support each other and enable everyone to access their learning opportunities effectively and safely. Working in partnership with our local and wider communities we aim to empower our young people in successfully taking their place in society. We appreciate that working together makes all the difference.
Shirebrook Academy "A community of inspiration, excellence and opportunities for all to grow"
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Stem
- Reading Plus
- Restorative Practice
Key facts
- URN
- 136127
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- Bolsover
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2010
Governing body (11 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.2 governors are linked to a profile (1 confirmed, 1 (likely)).
Governors marked “Confirmed same person” have exactly the same forename and surname as the only officer of that name at the school’s own academy trust company on the Companies House register, so we treat them as the same person. The governance record itself comes from DfE.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mike Pollard | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andy Brickles (likely) | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Elaine Crookes | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Yusuf Nawaz | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Sally Wheatley Confirmed same person | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Weluche Aguchibe | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Kate Sheppard | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kelly Flinn | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Robert Duroe | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lindsey Burgin | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Councillor Christine Dale | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2017 · until 2029 |
| Callum Green Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record