Shiphay Learning Academy
Academy converter primary school in Torquay (Torbay).
Location
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Our school values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. Our aspiration for Shiphay Learning Academy is to enable all children to reach out to their full potential in a safe, welcoming and happy environment.
We strive to serve our community and create responsible citizens, who are independent and confident lifelong learners, equipped to meet the challenges of a changing future. We aim for this to be achieved within an inclusive and respecting environment that values every individual, encourages creativeness and celebrates the diversity of our community.
The fundamental principles that guide everything we do are our Core Values and also our unwavering belief in Growth Mindset, the belief that everyone can achieve if they believe in themselves.
Our curriculum and aspiration are built upon the strong foundation of our Core Values Respect, Aspiration, Creativeness and Contribution and these are the fundamental principles that guide our day-to-day practice.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
- Talk Boost
Key facts
- URN
- 136659
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Constituency
- Torbay
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (6 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Elizabeth Guppy | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Debbie Weible | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Tracey Lawrence | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Charlotte Carruther | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Guppy | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kate Lee | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Mr Kane Fowler Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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