The Edge Academy
School Name: The Edge Academy Address: 946, Bristol Road South, Northfield Town/City: BIRMINGHAM Postcode: B31 2LQ Telephone Number: 0121 533 5858 Website: www.theedgeacademy.co.uk
Phase: Ages 11-16 Type: Free schools alternative provision Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2015 Trust: The Edge Academy Trust
Interim Headteacher: Mr Adam Smith
Capacity: 72
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
URN: 142071
DfE Number: 330/1111
UKPRN: 10053514
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Birmingham (E08000025)
Constituency: Birmingham Northfield (E14001097)
Electoral Ward: Northfield (E05011158)
Easting & Northing: 401954E, 279254N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 24' 42.92" N 1° 58' 21.24" W
Plus Code: 9C4WC26G+QX
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Timothy John Boyes - Member. Appointed on 16 November 2020 (Appointed by GB/board).
- Mrs Rachel Currie - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 January 2024.
- Mr Gerard Dufficy - Trustee. Appointed on 12 January 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 January 2029.
- Ms Marcia Greenwood - Trustee. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
- Mrs Ruth Harker - Member. Appointed on 25 June 2019 (Appointed by GB/board).
- Mrs Ruth Harker - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 25 June 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2029.
- Mrs Caroline Lane - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 November 2025.
- Mrs Carol McCullough - Trustee. Appointed on 25 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 February 2030.
- Mrs Fiona McGarry - Trustee. Appointed on 14 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 December 2029.
- Ms Eileen Schofield - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2029.
- Mr Adam Smith - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 January 2024.