Where everyone
belongs, progresses
and thrives
Welcome
Exceptional Leadership in Every Department
Kathy Hardy
Chief Executive Officer
“Leading Affinity Learning Partnership has been my proudest achievement in my professional career. I truly enjoy working with our teams of passionate, forward thinking professionals, dedicated to doing the very best for our staff and families.”
Alison Bickle
Executive Principal of The de Ferrers Academy
“I wholeheartedly believe in the Trust values of ‘Work hard, be kind, choose wisely’. The fantastic staff and students are what makes our Trust unique.”
Gemma Lowe
Principal of Granville Academy
“As the first in my family to attend university, I understand first-hand the transformative power of education and the doors it can open. This personal experience underpins my strong commitment to social mobility and is why working for the Affinity Learning Partnership, with its focus on everyone succeeding, thriving and belonging, resonates so deeply with me.”
Michelle Oliphant
Executive Principal of Granville Academy and The Pingle Academy
““Every day at The Pingle Academy, we aspire to be the best version of ourselves at all times. My staff and students make me smile, they make me proud and I wouldn’t want to work anywhere else as we are all committed to excellence and achieving the best for our students within our care. To be part of something special, is to be part of Affinity Learning Partnership."”
Jane Casey
Headteacher of Lansdowne Infant Academy
“I am honoured to be the Headteacher at Lansdowne Infant Academy, a place very close to my heart and where my journey into teaching began. I am also proud to be part of the Affinity Learning Partnership, where all staff and pupils do belong, progress and thrive.”
James Cassidy
Headteacher of Eton Park Junior Academy
““I am a values-driven Headteacher who is passionate about delivering an evidence-based education that enables every child to belong, progress and thrive. I strongly believe in the power of high-quality teaching, clear routines and positive relationships, and I work closely with staff to ensure research-informed practice is embedded across our school.””
Joanne Lowe
Headteacher of Richard Wakefield C.E. Primary Academy
“Teaching and working with children has been a passion of mine from an early age. Working within Affinity Learning Partnership allows me to support all children to seize every opportunity available to them, to be proud of everything they achieve and to watch them grow and flourish as they follow their school journey.”
Roz Winter
Headteacher of Horninglow Primary School
“I wholeheartedly believe in the Trust’s values that every child should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential, regardless of their ability or background. This belief underpins everything I do and is what drives me each and every day.”
Pardeep Dhami
Chief Financial Officer
“My passion in life is learning and empowering others to be the best they can be, delivering a service that has a positive impact.”
Jade Pearce
Trust Head of Education
“I genuinely believe in the Trust values, and especially in the combination of working hard and having high expectations, whilst being kind and supportive. I am extremely honoured to join Affinity Learning Partnership as your Head of Education and look forward to working with all our stakeholders to ensure our pupils and staff thrive.”
Clare Hodson-Walker
Trust Head of Operations
“Working with Directors and Governors across Affinity Learning Partnership enables me to work with each of our academies; supporting, questioning and challenging to make sure that we provide all of our students with the best educational opportunities that we can.”
Rhiannon Mayne
Trust Head of HR
“I am passionate about working in education. Through collaborative working in the Trust we strive to be ‘a great place to work’ and ensure the contributions we make benefit the children in our care.”
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A Family of Schools
Affinity Learning Partnership is a mixed multi-academy trust based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. The trust currently consists of seven schools (three secondaries and four primaries). The trust educates approximately 5500 children and young people between the ages of 3 and 19 and employs 650 members of staff.
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The de Ferrers Academy
Executive Principal / Alison Bickle
Trent Campus St Mary's Drive, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire View Profile
