The Hyndburn Academy
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Blackburn (Lancashire).
Location
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At The Hyndburn Academy, we are committed to providing a friendly and safe environment for all students. Our values are at the heart of everything we do and we strive to instill them in our students through our daily interactions, policies and practices.
At The Hyndburn Academy, we are guided by a strong moral purpose and a deep commitment to doing what is best for children and young people. We believe in creating a joyful and nurturing environment where children can thrive and be happy. It is this emphasis on happiness that sets our school apart and allows us to cultivate the potential of every child.
We pledge to our students that throughout their time with us at The Hyndburn Academy, we will offer opportunities to widen their horizons and bring out 'The Best in Everyone'.
This includes offering all our students the opportunity to: #BeThoughtful Treat others with respect, treat people as you would like to be treated #BeSafe Walk on the left and keep your hands off each other - Let's keep as far apart as possible when walking around the Academy. Do not touch anyone at all
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 144356
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Hyndburn
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (5 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lyndsey Sims | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2020 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Jewell | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Lee Quinn | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kate Walsh | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Joanne Leach | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2020 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Father Eddy Carr Former | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Gill Whittaker Former | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
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