Meet the Staff
Senior Leadership Team
Mr N Ward: Principal principal@poolacademy.co.uk
Mr Ward comes with a wealth of experience after starting his career as a teacher of science at Launceston College in 1995. He has since worked at Treviglas Community College in 2004 and two academies in Plymouth. Mr Ward said he aims to prepare all students in ‘becoming responsible and active British citizens, who take pride in being part of their local community’.
Mrs G Davies: Vice Principal gdavies@poolacademy.uk
Mrs Davies returned to Pool Academy in September 2024, after being a student, and head girl, here herself fourteen years ago! She has worked in leadership roles in schools across the country but has a real passion for the quality of education available for young people in Cornwall. Mrs Davies is responsible for ensuring that all students at Pool Academy are prepared and supported to the highest possible standard for their GCSE exams so that they achieve the best possible outcomes and reach their full potential, going on to lead great lives.
Miss L White: Vice Principal lwhite@poolacademy.uk
Miss White joins us as Vice Principal at Pool Academy, having previously served as an Assistant Headteacher at Redruth School. Before this, she worked in Nottingham as a Head of Faculty and was also Head of Key Stage 4 at Treviglas Academy in Newquay. Miss White believes in setting ambitious goals and fostering strong interactions among students so they can dream big and take responsibility for their own success. She is dedicated to creating a supportive and dynamic learning environment where every student can thrive and lead great lives. We're excited to have her with us!
Miss A Pook: Assistant Principal angela.pook@poolacademy.co.uk
Miss Pook joined Pool Academy in September 2023 as Head of Spanish, having previously been Head of Languages at Redruth School. She is also the MFL coordinator for the Athena Learning Trust and has the privilege to visit MFL departments across the Trust. Miss Pook was recruited to the senior leadership team in January 2024 with whole school responsibility for staff CPD and the reading program. She is committed to raising student attainment at Pool Academy and ensuring that all students leave with the skills they need to lead fulfilling lives.
Pastoral Support
Miss L White: Designated Safeguarding Lead lwhite@poolacademy.uk
Mrs L Trestrail: Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead / Transition ltrestrail@poolacademy.uk
Mr R Schofield: Safeguarding Governor rschofield@poolacademy.uk
Mr A Durant: Head of Year 7 / Transition adurant@poolacademy.uk
Mr D Roberts: Head of Year 8/9 droberts@poolacademy.uk
Mr N Williams: Head of Year 10 nwilliams@poolacademy.uk
Mr M Chippett: Head of Year 11 mchippett@poolacademy.uk
Mr R Vandersluys: Pastoral Support Manager rvandersluys@poolacademy.uk
Mrs K Drakeley: Pastoral Support Manager kdrakeley@poolacademy.uk
Mrs R Sampson: Pastoral Support Manager rsampson@poolacademy.uk
Miss S Richards: Attendance, Admissions & Pastoral Data Manager srrichards@poolacademy.uk
Curriculum Leads
Mrs T Clark: English tclark@poolacademy.uk
Mr S Kirby: Maths skirby@poolacademy.uk
Mr D Buckingham: Science dbuckingham@poolacademy.uk
Mrs J Bareham: Humanities jba@poolacademy.uk
Mrs K Crawshaw: Expressive Arts and PE kcr@poolacademy.uk
Miss A Pook: MFL and Athena Learning Trust Subject Co-ordinator / DT & Food apook@poolacademy.uk
