Holley Park Academy
Academy converter primary school in Washington (Sunderland).
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
It is a privilege to be the Headteacher at Holley Park Academy. The pupils are at the heart of everything we do and we are immensely proud of them. Our staff team are devoted to providing a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where all children can achieve their full potential and flourish as individuals.
Our aim is to ensure every child leaves Holley Park Academy as a life-long learner who is well-prepared for their future.
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.- Computing
- Music
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Teaching School HubRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 138534
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Constituency
- Washington and Gateshead South
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2012
Governing body (9 current, 6 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Matthew Allison | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Chris James Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Gemma Ridley | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Miss Emma Crowther | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Victoria Kelters | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dr Ravinder Grewal | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Jake Heightley | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Julie McDowell | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Mrs Jennifer Ann Pearce | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Amy Buckingham | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Lee Garrett Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Lisa Curtis Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Clare Gallant Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Matthew Allison Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Chris James Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · 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