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About

It is a privilege to lead a school where every student is encouraged, supported and inspired to become the very best version of themselves. Our mission is simple but powerful: to ensure every young person achieves their personal best academically, socially and emotionally and leaves us confident, capable and ready for further education, employment and life.

Our vision is to be a school that transforms lives through high expectations, excellence in learning and a strong sense of belonging.

This vision is lived out every day through three defining principles: Progress Striving to improve, learn and grow each day Individuality Taking pride in who we are and what makes us unique These principles are underpinned by our values, known as The Thomas Character , which shape how we learn, behave and contribute to our community.

We are proud to be: Happy & Healthy We prioritise wellbeing and balance One Community We respect, include and support each other Mindful We act with kindness, reflection and integrity Self-Fulfilled We are confident in who we are and the difference we can make Together, these values create an environment where every student can thrive an environment where character matters just as much as achievement.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Band
  • Choir
  • Mindfulness
  • Swimming

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development

Key facts

URN
144002
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Ages
13 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Local authority
Staffordshire
Constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
2017

Governing body (10 current, 4 former)

iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Alan CurtisChair of Local Governing BodyAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Lucy Jane MildwaterLocal GovernorElected by parentssince 2026 · until 2031
Mrs Helen BarberLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Carole DoddLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Nathan AdamsLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Michael David PrescottLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2028
Mrs Louise HeywoodLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2030
Mrs Rachel DaviesLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Emma ColleyLocal GovernorElected by parentssince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Alan CurtisLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Jade Hadfield FormerLocal GovernorElected by school staffsince 2023 · term ended 2025
Peter Taylor FormerLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · term ended 2025
Mrs Fiona Neads FormerLocal GovernorElected by parentssince 2022 · term ended 2026
Mr Phillip Hudson FormerLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · term ended 2026

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 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