Open Other All-through Mixed

Excelsior Academy

Denton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6AF
Part of: THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
1,439 Pupils
1,710 Capacity
3–19 Age Range
69.90% FSM %
730 Boys
709 Girls
About Excelsior Academy

Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (NE15 6AF), Excelsior Academy is a mixed-gender All-through school for pupils aged 3–19 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Newcastle upon Tyne.

It has 1,439 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,710. Current headteacher: Mark Foster.

Data for Excelsior Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority Newcastle upon Tyne
Region North East
Administrative District Newcastle upon Tyne
Parliamentary Constituency Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Ward Benwell & Scotswood
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-09-2008
UKPRN 10023975
URN 135423
Data Last Updated 03-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr James Edge Chair of Local Governing Body 04/12/2025 03/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr James Edge Chair of Local Governing Body 04/12/2025 27/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jeff Lough Chair of Local Governing Body 12/07/2021 11/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jeff Lough Chair of Local Governing Body 12/07/2025 03/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
James Edge Local Governor 27/09/2023 03/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Fiona Fairless Local Governor 01/02/2024 10/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Paula Hegarty Local Governor 01/09/2024 08/02/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Jeff Lough Local Governor 04/12/2025 11/07/2029 Appointed by academy members
William Messer Local Governor 01/01/2023 01/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Anna Redfearn Local Governor 16/12/2022 16/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
David Seifert Local Governor 25/04/2022 31/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rita Smith Local Governor 17/04/2025 16/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Excelsior Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Excelsior Academy has 1,439 pupils, with a capacity of 1,710.
Excelsior Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
The admissions policy at Excelsior Academy is: Non-selective.
The Executive Principal at Excelsior Academy is Mr Mark Foster.
Excelsior Academy is at Denton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6AF, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Excelsior Academy: Has a sixth form.
Excelsior Academy is currently open.
Contact
Executive Principal
Mr Mark Foster
Denton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6AF
Location
Quick Summary
URN 135423
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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