Skerne Park Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in Darlington (Darlington).
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
Skerne Park Academy Making a difference together Welcome to Skerne Park Academy Our children find themselves in a busy and enthusiastic learning environment where there is always much to do, see and learn. We hope that you will find this website useful and informative as we celebrate our success and educational vision. There are lots []
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 139195
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Constituency
- Darlington
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (8 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael Chapman | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Tejas Ruke | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jill McGuire | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Karen Holder | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Jo Beaton | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Clair Gooding | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Ms Tahira Bourchier | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Ruth Howard | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
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