West Park Academy
Academy converter primary school in Darlington (Darlington).
Location
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At West Park Academy we aim to inspire a life-long love of learning where children are valued for their individuality and realise their full potential within a positive enriched environment. Curiosity, flexibility of thought and risk taking are at the heart of everything we do.
Our children are confident and responsible citizens, understanding the positive impact they can have within the local and global community both now and in the future.
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.- Music
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
Key facts
- URN
- 137042
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Constituency
- Darlington
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Maurice Jones | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Rosalind Catherine Earl | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Morven Haye | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Jenna Parker | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Elysia Waller | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Nicola Marlor | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Samantha Hirst | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2011 |
| Mrs Roxanne Gilroy Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Christine Scarr Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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