The Academy, Selsey
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Chichester (West Sussex).
Location
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Share This Page Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on X Share on X Email this page Welcome Welcome to The Academy, Selsey, an 11-16 secondary school rated Good by Ofsted in April 2019. I am delighted to welcome you to our website!
It is my responsibility as your Head Teacher to provide your child with an outstanding education that nurtures their talents, interests and aspirations.
In partnership with parents, the community and The Kemnal Academies Trust, I know that we will deliver a memorable experience for your child, the product of which will be happy, inspiring individuals who are equipped to face their future aspirations and challenges.
We are committed to the pursuit of excellence in all that we do and if you entrust your child to us you will see that we work tirelessly to achieve this. We will provide a first rate personal, inclusive education, through a creative and challenging curriculum carefully supported by individual pastoral care.
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.- Duolingo
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
- 137096
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Constituency
- Chichester
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (10 current, 4 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Simon McCann Foster | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Matthew Tymon | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Brendon Hogan | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Alison Worsfold | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Barrie Booker | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Heather Hanlon | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jo Ford | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
| Mr Andrew Jenkins | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Janette Smith | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Neil Sherlock | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2029 |
| Ms Donna Marie Mills Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Heather Jane Hanlon Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Matthew Stewart Tymon Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Emma Russell Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
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