Malvin's Close Academy
School Name: Malvin's Close Academy Address: Malvin's Close Academy, Albion Way, Malvin's Close Academy Town/City: Blyth County: Northumberland Postcode: NE24 5BL Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01670 354082 Website: https://malvinsclose.wiseacademies.co.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2018 Trust: Wise Academies Sponsor: Wise Academies
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Holmes
Capacity: 450
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 437 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.4%
URN: 146544
DfE Number: 929/2008
UKPRN: 10081229
UPRN: 100110764006
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: Blyth and Ashington (E14001107)
Electoral Ward: Croft (E05016109)
Easting & Northing: 430403E, 581532N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 7' 40.35" N 1° 31' 28.58" W
Plus Code: 9C7W4FHG+45
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Zoe Elizabeth Carr (OBE) - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
- Mrs Laura-Jo Chambers - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
- Mrs Louise Doyle - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 September 2027.
- Mrs Michelle Hardy - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 November 2029.
- Mrs Joanne Holmes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
- Mr David Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Nicola Louise Masterman - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2027.
- Mrs Clare Wandless - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2018. Term runs until 31 August 2032.