Samuel Ward Academy
School Name: Samuel Ward Academy Address: Chalkstone Way Town/City: Haverhill County: SUFFOLK Postcode: CB9 0LD Telephone Number: 01440 761511 Website: http://www.samuelward.co.uk
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2010 Trust: Unity Schools Partnership Sponsor: Unity Schools Partnership
Headteacher: Mr Tom Johnston
Capacity: 1250
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1076 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.7%
URN: 136322
DfE Number: 935/4102
UKPRN: 10032209
UPRN: 100091426979
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: West Suffolk (E07000245)
Constituency: West Suffolk (E14001578)
Electoral Ward: Haverhill East (E05012775)
Easting & Northing: 567770E, 246274N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 5' 24.06" N 0° 26' 51.24" E
Plus Code: 9F423CRX+22
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Michael Dalzell - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 February 2028.
- Miss Sophie Ireland - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2027.
- Ms Sue Kehr - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 4 September 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 September 2027.
- Mrs Isobel Mackay-Yau - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 July 2028.
- Miss Carly Moody - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 January 2026.
- Samantha Munro - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 December 2029.
- Mr Peter Nicholson - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 February 2027.
- Dr Matthew Richardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2026.
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