Harry Watts Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Harry Watts Academy
Address: Ramillies Road
Town/City: Sunderland
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: SR5 5JA
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01915 623003

Type of school

Phase: Ages 5-16
Type: Free schools special
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Prosper Learning Trust
Sponsor: Prosper Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Louise Hindmarch
Capacity: 160
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 187 (79% boys & 21% girls)
Enrollment: 117% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 50.3%

Location and administration

URN: 147841
DfE Number: 394/7003
UKPRN: 10086700
UPRN: 45121883
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Washington and Gateshead South (E14001567)
Electoral Ward: Redhill (E05001163)

Easting & Northing: 436135E, 559430N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 55' 44" N 1° 26' 15.03" W
Plus Code: 9C6WWHH6+HX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Catherine Bhatti - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Helen Connify - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 December 2025.
  • Mr Michael Hall - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2026.
  • Mr John Hallworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2027.
  • Charlotte Handy - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2030.
  • Louise Hindmarch - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 April 2026.
  • Laura Kemp - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 26 September 2025.
  • Stephen Lawson - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 June 2030.
  • Marnie Leigh - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2025.
  • Mr Stephan McBeth - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 March 2030.
  • Amber Nicholls - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Ms Annette Parr - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 July 2028.
  • Simon Ripley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Simon Ripley - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2027.