Shaftoe Trust Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Shaftoe Trust Academy
Address: Haydon Bridge
Town/City: Hexham
Postcode: NE47 6BN
Telephone Number: 01434 684309
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Wise Academies
Sponsor: Wise Academies

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Susie Drake
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 102 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 49% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.5%

Location and administration

URN: 145412
DfE Number: 929/2005
UKPRN: 10066309
UPRN: 10000847379
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: Hexham (E14001285)
Electoral Ward: Haydon & Hadrian (E05016114)

Easting & Northing: 384340E, 564101N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 58' 18.89" N 2° 14' 45.66" W
Plus Code: 9C6VXQC3+QH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Haydon Bridge High School (0.6km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mrs Zoe Elizabeth Carr O.B.E. - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 February 2030.
  • Mrs Lydia Coulson - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 April 2027.
  • Susie Drake - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 28 February 2036.
  • Mrs Laura Anne Gilhespy - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mrs Elizabeth McDonough - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 February 2026.
  • Elizabeth McDonough - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 February 2030.
  • Jessica Mole - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
  • Mr Graham Morgan - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
  • Faye Morris - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 March 2029.
  • Mr David Nisbet - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 June 2026.
  • Miss Julie Phazey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 March 2026.
  • Mrs Danielle Richardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2025.
  • Mrs Kelly Richardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 March 2026.
  • Helen Todd - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 September 2029.
  • Clare Wandless - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 June 2026. Term runs until 31 May 2036.