The King's Academy, Middlesbrough

The King's Academy, Middlesbrough One of the Academies Programme (established 2003)

Acting upon the invitation of Middlesbrough Council, Sir Peter was delighted to agree to the sponsorship of The King's as a sister school to Emmanuel.

Founded under the Government's Academies Programme, and officially opened by the Prime Minister in March 2004, The King's is the £20m new building built to provide 1250 places for the young people of South Middlesbrough. With the Council deciding to close both Brackenhoe and Coulby Newham Schools, the children in those Years 7-10 were all offered places when The King's Academy opened its doors on 8th September 2003 and they were joined by 200 new Year 7 children who were embarking on their first-ever experience of secondary school. The Academy was immediately over- subscribed and is open to students of all religious beliefs as well as those who hold to no particular Faith.

The King's is wholly funded by the DfES, charges no fees and operates an Intake Policy based upon that in place across the maintained schools in Middlesbrough. This said, The King's does hold 100 reserved places for children with Statements of Special Educational Need, most particularly those with hearing and visual impairments and with moderate learning difficulties.

Chairman of Directors/Governors: Sir Peter Vardy Specialist School Status: Business and Enterprise EiC Partner and EAZ Action Zone Partner

Principals: Mr N McQuoid 8th September 2003 to 31st August 2005 Mr C Drew 1st September 2005 to NOW

English and Drama Head of Department Mrs M Patterson

Miss L Bogle,Mrs B Pickersgill,Mr R Cavender,Mrs E Scrivens,Mr S Craggs,Mrs J Walker Mrs D Granville,Mrs J Walker-Shaw,Mrs L Whinnerah

Mathematics Head of Department Mr J Neild

Mr M Ahmed,Mr J Readman,Mrs M Dawson,Mr C Roderick,Mrs P Humphreysr J Schofield,Mr D Hall,Miss S Middlehurst,Mr P Fairbrother,Mr J Rhodes