Yate Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Yate Academy
Address: Sundridge Park
Town/City: Yate
County: South Gloucestershire
Postcode: BS37 4DX
Telephone Number: 01454 333560

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Greenshaw Learning Trust
Sponsor: Greenshaw Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Edward Rakshi
Capacity: 900
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 804 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.8%

SEN Provisions

  • HI - Hearing Impairment

Location and administration

URN: 145135
DfE Number: 803/4009
UKPRN: 10065204
UPRN: 592632
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: South Gloucestershire (E06000025)
Constituency: Thornbury and Yate (E14001545)
Electoral Ward: Yate Central (E05012130)

Easting & Northing: 371274E, 182056N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 32' 14.31" N 2° 24' 55.57" W
Plus Code: 9C3VGHPM+WR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Related school* Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Sarah Collins - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 20 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Collins - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 8 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Angela Holland - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Kai Hopkins - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Katie Lockett - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Joshua Mazas - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 20 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Miss Catherine Mills - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 7 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Dr Robert Moerman - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 5 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Nat Nabarro - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Clayton Planter - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 7 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Edward Rakshi - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Florence Sharman - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.