Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Reading (Oxfordshire).
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
At Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge we are committed to helping our students realise their dreams by equipping our young people with the knowledge, skills, understanding and confidence to achieve success. Expectations of ourselves, our students and the wider community of the school are high.
We provide a rich and varied curriculum as well as an extensive range of extra-curricular and sporting activities. Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge students are confident, talented, inspirational and have a hunger to learn. The greater the challenge, the more they achieve.
Being part of the Maiden Erlegh Trust means everyone benefits from a wealth of experience in inspiring young people to achieve their full potential. Staff are dedicated and hard working professionals. This website will give you a flavour of Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge and will allow you to find out more about our values.
Students prepare to walk 20 miles to support Grace Academy School in Kenya A group of our students are preparing to take on a 20-mile sponsored walk in support of Grace Academy School in Nakuru... Last week we held our Annual Astronomy Evening in conjunction with the Reading Astronomical Society SEND Parent and Carer Forum – Register to take part
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- International School AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 146103
- 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
- Oxfordshire
- Constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Cant | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Paul Green | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Kellie Jackson | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Georgina Edwards | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Simon Lunn | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Rebecca Smiddy | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Emma Bliss | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Michelle Hobbs | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Helen White | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2018 | |
| Katie Skilton Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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