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Horizon Academy Trust is an exempt charity regulated by the Secretary of State for Education.

company number 08411590

registered office is C/O Biggin Hill Primary School, Biggin Avenue, Bransholme, Hull, United Kingdom HU7 4RL.

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Horizon Academy Trust

Where anything is possible

Horizon Academy Trust is a primary-only academy chain and accredited sponsor.

The Trust was created to facilitate a strong working partnership between schools with a clear focus on achieving excellent standards for all of its pupils.

At Horizon we strive to improve outcomes for young people within our unique location, which covers coastal, rural and urban schools.

Horizon has a relentless focus on breaking the link between context and attainment through a no excuses ethos, high levels of collaboration and challenge and through a commitment to providing a quality school experience for every child.

The Trust has a proven school improvement model to ensure that all children achieve the best possible outcomes, fulfilling their potential.

Vision

We believe that primary education underpins the success of a community and this has been a key driver in the development of Horizon since its establishment in May 2017.

Horizon recognises that every school is unique and that it serves its own unique community. Each school within Horizon maintains its own sense of identity, as we believe that they understand how to best serve their community.

We believe that in every academy within the trust, outstanding practice exists, which we utilise fully to underpin continued success and sustainability for all.

Contact details:

Enquiries:

Michael Dodd (Chief Executive Officer)

Anne Caine (PA to the Chief Executive Officer)

Horizon Academy Trust

Biggin Hill Primary School

Biggin Avenue

Hull

HU7 4RL

01482 825377

 

 

The Horizon Academy Trust audited annual report and accounts, and executive pay statements can be found here.

Meet Our Trustees

Horizon Trustees (ID 1246)

  • Michelle Kermeen
    Chair of Trustees

    Michelle Kermeen

    Term of Office - 1 May 2017 - 1 May 2025


    Appointed by - Members


    Michelle is currently Assistant Principal at a large secondary school and has been a senior leader for the last 8 years.


    Michelle has extensive experience working as a mentor to NQTs and staff. She has also worked closely with the University of Hull to develop their secondary ITT programme.

  • Peter Greef
    Chair of the Finance, Resources and Operations Committee

    Peter Greef

    Term of Office - 1 May 2017 - 1 May 2025

    Appointed by - Members

    Peter has been a long standing school Governor (over 28 years) and latterly member of 2 Interim Executive Boards of Primary Schools placed in Special Measures, one of which is now judged Outstanding

    Now retired, Peter spent all of his working life connected with administration, funding and development of post-16 training and education, initially with the Dept. of Employment, then with various agencies of the Manpower Services Commission before taking up a position as Executive Finance Director with Humberside Training & Enterprise Council. Before retiring, he was involved in the appraisal and funding of large scale capital building projects within the Learning & Skills Council.

  • Terry Dunn
    Trustee

    Terry Dunn

    Term of Office - 1 May 2017 - 1 May 2025

    Appointed by - Members

    Peter has been a long standing school Governor (over 28 years) and latterly member of 2 Interim Executive Boards of Primary Schools placed in Special Measures, one of which is now judged Outstanding

    Now retired, Peter spent all of his working life connected with administration, funding and development of post-16 training and education, initially with the Dept. of Employment, then with various agencies of the Manpower Services Commission before taking up a position as Executive Finance Director with Humberside Training & Enterprise Council. Before retiring, he was involved in the appraisal and funding of large scale capital building projects within the Learning & Skills Council.

  • Hester Bridges
    Trustee

    Hester Bridges

    Term of Office - 1 May 2017 - 1 May 2025

    Appointed by - Members

    Peter has been a long standing school Governor (over 28 years) and latterly member of 2 Interim Executive Boards of Primary Schools placed in Special Measures, one of which is now judged Outstanding

    Now retired, Peter spent all of his working life connected with administration, funding and development of post-16 training and education, initially with the Dept. of Employment, then with various agencies of the Manpower Services Commission before taking up a position as Executive Finance Director with Humberside Training & Enterprise Council. Before retiring, he was involved in the appraisal and funding of large scale capital building projects within the Learning & Skills Council.

  • Clare Campbell - Hamilton

    Clare Campbell - Hamilton

    Term of Office - 19 July 2021-20 July 2025

    Appointed by - Members

    Clare has over 18 years' teaching experience and completed her Primary PGCE at Hull University. She has worked in a range of Primary settings which include inner-city schools as well as Children Centre's and Nursery schools. Clare has an EYFS specialism and SLE status which she uses to support other authorities nationally. During her career, she has led three Foundation Stage units to outstanding, two of which are in Horizon Academy Trust.

    Her current role is a senior management position for Delta Academy Trust as a Primary Director of Learning, with a commitment and drive in supporting the transformation of education across the north of England for those children who live in disadvantaged circumstances.

  • Jane Garnett
    Trustee

    Jane Garnett

    Term of Office - 1 January 2023 - 1 January 2026

    Appointed by - Members

    Jane has over 23 years of teaching experience in the primary sector, and has served as local governor for 12 years. Jane drives school improvement at an operational and strategic level, and has particular interest in Literacy and health and wellbeing.