Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Address: Tunstall Bank
Town/City: Sunderland
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: SR2 0SX
Country: 45134356
Telephone Number: 01915 239745
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Northern Lights Learning Trust
Sponsor: Northern Lights Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr David Airey
Capacity: 900
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 897 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.9%

Location and administration

URN: 139184
DfE Number: 394/4073
UKPRN: 10039973
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Sunderland Central (E14000982)
Electoral Ward: Ryhope (E05001164)
Diocese: CE13(Diocese of Durham)

Easting & Northing: 439318E, 553480N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 52' 30.66" N 1° 23' 19.14" W
Plus Code: 9C6WVJG6+3G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Andrea Greenwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 27 March 2027.
  • Mr Scott Jennings - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 February 2027.
  • Mrs Joanne Laverick - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 February 2027.
  • Ms Lindsey Leonard - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 14 March 2027.
  • Mr Steve McNab - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 February 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Osenton - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 February 2027.
  • Father David Raine - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 8 February 2027.
  • Miss Lauren Snaith - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 February 2027.
  • Mr Mark Thompson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 February 2027.
  • Mr Richard Thorndyke - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 February 2027.