Highfield Academy
Academy converter primary school in Sunderland (Sunderland).
Location
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We are extremely proud of our school. Our website will share key information you will need and celebrate the curriculum across the school. We became part of the Iris Learning Trust in June 2018 and have made many positive changes to the school since then.
Being part of our Trust means that our schools can work together and come together all the time as we share and celebrate strengths. Our school is in an area with a proud and important history and heritage. You will see this in the 'houses' that we have in school.
All children are part of either Swan, Doxford, Clanny, Hartley or Dawson house and receive rewards to support their team's success. We chose them as they represent a link to the past and , through celebrating success, reflect our hope for the future. Successful, happy children make our academy a great place to be. Our school is precious to us.
If you are interested in finding out more call in to see us - we regularly welcome visitors and would be proud to show you our great school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 144219
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Constituency
- Sunderland Central
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (6 current, 4 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Sherlock | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Sarah Jane Sherlock Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Conner Brown Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Jazmine Crossley | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Craig Johnson | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Donna Green | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Victoria Frater | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Melanie Davies | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 |
| Miss Kellie Meek Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Sarah Jane Sherlock Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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