Aspire Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Aspire Academy
Address: South Gipsy Road
Town/City: Welling
County: Kent
Postcode: DA16 1JB
Telephone Number: 02 0830 1320
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 5-11
Type: Academy special converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: London South East Academies Trust
Sponsor: Bromley College Of Further And Higher Education

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Mrs Heather Hopkins and Mrs Julie Arkwright
Capacity: 64
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 75 (80% boys & 20% girls)
Enrollment: 117% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 72%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 144406
DfE Number: 303/7003
UKPRN: 10064754
UPRN: 100022920230
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Bexley (E09000004)
Constituency: Old Bexley and Sidcup (E14001414)
Electoral Ward: Falconwood & Welling (E05011226)

Easting & Northing: 547605E, 175798N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 27' 45.17" N 0° 7' 24.69" E
Plus Code: 9F32F47F+2C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Nathan Attard - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2029.
  • Ms Ann Biggs - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Robert Celino-Stock - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Craig Gildea - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 June 2026.
  • Ms Linda Harrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.