Shaftoe Trust Academy — Primary School in Hexham

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Shaftoe Trust Academy

Hexham, NE47 6BN

109 Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

27.50% FSM %

61 Boys

48 Girls

About Shaftoe Trust Academy

Shaftoe Trust Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Hexham, Northumberland, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 3–11. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 109 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Susie Drake.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Northumberland
Region	North East
Administrative District	Northumberland
Parliamentary Constituency	Hexham
Ward	Haydon & Hadrian
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	WISE ACADEMIES
Opened	01-02-2018
UKPRN	10066309
URN	145412
Data Last Updated	02-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Graham Morgan	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/02/2026	31/01/2030	Appointed by GB/board
WISE Governance Service	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2022	31/08/2032	N/A
Mrs Zoe Carr O.B.E.	Local Governor	01/02/2018	01/02/2030	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Lydia Coulson	Local Governor	25/04/2023	24/04/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Susie Drake	Local Governor	01/03/2026	28/02/2036	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Laura Gilhespy	Local Governor	17/03/2026	16/03/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachel Johnson	Local Governor	14/02/2022	06/05/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Elizabeth McDonough	Local Governor	14/02/2022	13/02/2026	Elected by parents
Elizabeth McDonough	Local Governor	14/02/2026	13/02/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Jessica Mole	Local Governor	07/10/2025	06/10/2029	Elected by school staff
Faye Morris	Local Governor	14/03/2025	13/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Nisbet	Local Governor	30/01/2024	29/01/2028	Appointed by GB/board