Queen Elizabeth's
Academy converter secondary school in Crediton (Devon).
Location
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Queen Elizabeth's is proud to be a community school. Founded in 1547, our values are rooted in our school heritage and ambition to be an exceptional community school that prepares our students for their futures. Queen Elizabeth's School was founded in 1547. We have been serving our young people and community for over 450 years.
Our values are strongly rooted in our school heritage and ambition to be an exceptional community school that prepares our students for their future. What's New More News More News Upcoming Events Term Dates All Events Term Dates All Events Queen Elizabeth's School, Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3LU
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 136646
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Devon
- Constituency
- Central Devon
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (10 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Boxall-Simpson | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Keith Baker Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Seller | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ailsa McGregor | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Sam Weeks | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Judith Harris | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| James Engineer | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Matthew Bartlett | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Diane Evely | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Paula Smith | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mr Mark Baptist | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Denis Casey Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Julio Cesar Bueno De Andrade Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 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