Havant Academy
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Havant (Hampshire).
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
Share on X Email this page Welcome on behalf of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), the Governors, staff, and students, I am delighted to welcome you to Havant Academy. At Havant Academy, our ethos of being Ready, Respectful, and Safe underpins everything we do.
These principles shape our culture, guiding students to be prepared for learning, considerate towards others, and confident in an environment where they can thrive. We believe that celebrating our differences and embracing diversity is essential to building a strong, inclusive community.
By fostering tolerance and understanding, we create a safe space where every individual feels valued and respected. This commitment helps our students appreciate unique perspectives and prepares them to contribute positively to a diverse and ever-changing society. We are committed to providing a climate where every student is known, supported, and encouraged to succeed.
We believe passionately that our students deserve, and can achieve, the very best outcomes. High aspirations and expectations are central to our work, and we ensure that effort and achievement are both recognised and celebrated.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 136156
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- Havant
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2010
Governing body (7 current, 6 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Prout | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Debbie Hick Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Bailey | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Sian Browne | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Paul Turney | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Amy Redsull | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2029 |
| Victoria Dillon-Thiselton | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Lorraine Moriarty | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Scott Sivier Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Katharine Hulls Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Karen McKnight Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Amy Barrett Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Miss Nikki Daniels Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
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