Croftway Academy
School Name: Croftway Academy Address: William Street Town/City: Blyth County: Northumberland Postcode: NE24 2HP Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01670 353258 Website: https://croftway.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 Louise Sanderson
Capacity: 450
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 416 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 41%
URN: 146545
DfE Number: 929/2010
UKPRN: 10081228
UPRN: 10035315363
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: Blyth and Ashington (E14001107)
Electoral Ward: Wensleydale (E05016150)
Easting & Northing: 431338E, 580977N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 7' 22.18" N 1° 30' 36.02" W
Plus Code: 9C7W4FFQ+4X
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 Louise Doyle - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
- Melissa Jayne Gardiner - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 October 2028.
- Kerry Molloy - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 July 2028.
- Mr John Morley - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2029.
- Mrs Louise Sanderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2033.
- Abby Steele - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 October 2030.
- Mr Jonathan Dean Thornton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
- Mr Duncan Turner - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 November 2029.
- Mr Iain Turton - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 May 2026.
- Mrs Clare Wandless - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2018. Term runs until 31 August 2032.