New top team in charge at Wellingborough academy

A new team is in charge at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy in Wellingborough.

Following a rigorous selection process, the board of directors of Hatton Academies Trust have announced that Alastair Mitchell and Nick Salisbury have been appointed as co-

principals of the school with immediate effect.

Mr Mitchell and Mr Salisbury have both been part of the senior leadership team at the academy for many years and served as acting co-principals for the past 18 months.

Mr Mitchell and Mr Salisbury have been praised for an outstanding track record of securing extremely strong educational outcomes for students and families at the academy.

Rob Hardcastle, chief executive officer, said: “Mr Mitchell and Mr Salisbury have demonstrated their strengths as educational leaders at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy over a number of years.

"Their dedication and work over the past 18 months as acting co-principals has kept the academy at the forefront of educational practice nationally.

"They continue to put the needs of students at the heart of their decision making.

"This excellent appointment means the academy remains on a secure footing for the foreseeable future and I offer them my warmest congratulations.”

In a statement, Mr Mitchell and Mr Salisbury said: “We are extremely proud to continue in the role of co-principals at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy.

"The academy is an incredible place of learning.

"We are both determined to build on the past successes of the academy and ensure that every pupil in our care continues to have access to the highest quality teaching and support,

enabling them to develop as caring and confident young people and responsible global citizens who are prepared for the changing world of work."

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy has also started a consultation process on proposed changes to the admissions criteria.

These proposed changes would be for student admission to the academy from September 2022.

Full details of the proposed changes can be found on the admissions section of the academy website.

Comments regarding the criteria can be made to [email protected].

All comments must be submitted as part of the consultation process by Friday, January 1, 2021.

Sir Christopher Hatton sixth form applications for external candidates wishing to study at the academy from September 2021 can also be found on www.hattonacademy.org.uk.

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