St Edward's Church of England Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Edward's Church of England Academy
Address: Westwood Road
Town/City: Leek
County: Staffordshire
Postcode: ST13 8DN
Telephone Number: 01538 714740
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Middle deemed secondary (ages 9-13)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: St Edward's Church Of England Academy Trust, Leek

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Katie Smith
Capacity: 768
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 662 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.7%

Location and administration

URN: 139171
DfE Number: 860/4613
UKPRN: 10039968
UPRN: 200001575955
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Staffordshire Moorlands (E07000198)
Constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands (E14001514)
Electoral Ward: Leek West (E05007063)
Diocese: CE20(Diocese of Lichfield)

Easting & Northing: 397285E, 356259N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 6' 14.96" N 2° 2' 30.73" W
Plus Code: 9C5V4X35+M7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Westwood First School (0.2km)
  2. Woodcroft Academy (0.4km)
  3. Westwood College (0.7km)
  4. St Mary's Catholic Academy (0.8km)
  5. All Saints CofE First School (1.4km)
  6. Leek First School (1.9km)
  7. Springfield School (2.0km)
  8. Leek High School (2.2km)
  9. The Meadows School (2.2km)
  10. Churnet View Middle School (2.3km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Dr Richard Burnham - Trustee. Appointed on 5 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 October 2028.
  • Mrs Sue Casey - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 January 2013.
  • CECET Corporate Member - Member. Appointed on 1 January 2013 (Appointed by foundation/Trust).
  • LDBE Corporate Member - Member. Appointed on 1 January 2013 (Appointed by foundation/Trust).
  • Mr Christopher Goodwin - Member. Appointed on 2 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • Dr Anni Hollings - Trustee. Appointed on 12 March 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 March 2030.
  • Mrs Sue Machin - Trustee. Appointed on 28 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 February 2028.
  • Rev Archdeacon of Stoke - Member. Appointed on 14 January 2019 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Doctor Annette Pass - Trustee. Appointed on 1 December 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Mr Alexander Percy Peter - Trustee. Appointed on 12 March 2018 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 12 March 2030.
  • Mr Martin Poyntz-Roberts - Trustee. Appointed on 13 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 June 2026.
  • Mrs Kate Proffitt - Trustee. Appointed on 18 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 July 2026.
  • Mrs Cynthia Simmonds - Member. Appointed on 12 March 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust).
  • Mrs Cynthia Jane Simmonds - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 12 March 2018 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 12 March 2030.
  • Mrs Linda Simmonds - Trustee. Appointed on 7 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 February 2028.
  • Mrs Katie Smith - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2023.
  • Mrs Katie Smith - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.