The Laidlaw Schools Trust

The Laidlaw Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust in the North East, focused on teaching children from nursery to sixth form. Founded in 2008, it supports children in Newcastle, Sunderland, and Sedgefield.
  • Teacher training programmes
  • Multi-academy trust services
  • Learning support initiatives
  • Educational resources and support
Size
Small
Phone
N/A
Website
laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
Email
N/A
Locations
Suite 2, 3rd Floor, St Nicholas Building, St Nicholas' St, NE1 1RF
01916622400
Digital Popularity
Social Media
Competitors
Smart Multi Academy Trust
Smart Multi Academy Trust is a collaborative network of schools in Newcastle upon Tyne dedicated to providing high-quality education and opportunities for all children.
Prosper Learning Trust
Prosper Learning Trust is dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people in achieving their educational potential.
Bridgewater School
Bridgewater School provides independent education for boys and girls aged 3-18 years in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Company Details
The Laidlaw Schools Trust is operated by The Laidlaw Schools Trust and is a Active company incorporated on 8 March 2006 with the registered office located in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The Laidlaw Schools Trust was registered 19 years ago.
Status
Active
Size
Large
Directors
16
Age
19 years old
Employees
881
Turnover
£81.46M
Total Assets
£128.65M
Cash in Bank
£15.98M
Total Liabilities
-£7.49M
Nichola Stefanou
Director • Ceo • British • Lives in England • Born in Jul 1981
Nalini Claris D'Cruz
Director • British • Lives in England • Born in Sep 1971
Katie Stevens
Director • Director • British • Lives in England • Born in Dec 1972
Paul Andrew West
Director • British • Lives in UK • Born in Sep 1972
Paul Guy Foster
Director • British • Lives in England • Born in Aug 1965
Nic Palmarini
Director • Italian • Lives in UK • Born in Sep 1964
More information on The Laidlaw Schools Trust
Teams
All
66
Education
28
Management
18
Administration
9
IT
7
Marketing
6
Other
14
Michael Urwin
Assistant Principal • Joined Sep 2024
Mark Foster
Executive School Improvement Lead • Joined Dec 2021
Paul Tullock
Executive Lead Of EdTech And Innovation • Joined Jan 2024
Zahida Hammond
School Improvement Partner • Joined Feb 2024
Emma Swansbury
Finance Business Partner • Joined Jul 2024
Amelia Storr
Finance Business Partner • Joined Feb 2025
Lynda Atkinson Acma
Finance Business Partner • Joined Nov 2024
LST Web
Manager
Chris Mitchinson
Deputy Head Teacher And Trust Teaching And Learning Lead • Joined Sep 2010
Hannah Kiernan
Talent Acquisition Lead • Joined Oct 2023
Michael Urwin
Assistant Principal • Joined Sep 2024
Zahida Hammond
School Improvement Partner • Joined Feb 2024
Jannah Robson Davies
Primary School Teacher, Maths Lead And Computing Lead • Joined Jul 2024
Joseph Devitt
Assistant Year Manager • Joined Sep 2022
Chris Mitchinson
Head Of School • Joined Jan 2022
Katy Baldwin
School Business Manager • Joined Sep 2024
Jane Petrie
Teacher & STEM Project Manager • Joined Sep 2024
Michael Saunders
Assistant SENDCo • Joined Jul 2024
Iman Elzein
Literacy Learning Support Assistant • Joined Jan 2023
Katie Punton
Art And Photography Teacher • Joined Jan 2019
Michael Urwin
Assistant Principal • Joined Sep 2024
Zahida Hammond
School Improvement Partner • Joined Feb 2024
Emma Swansbury
Finance Business Partner • Joined Jul 2024
Amelia Storr
Finance Business Partner • Joined Feb 2025
Lynda Atkinson Acma
Finance Business Partner • Joined Nov 2024
LST Web
Manager
Hannah Kiernan
Talent Acquisition Lead • Joined Oct 2023
Louise Riley
People And Culture Business Partner • Joined Sep 2017
Ellie Skipsey
People And Culture Business Partner • Joined Jul 2024
Kelly Officer
Head Of Estates • Joined Aug 2023
Rob Atkin
IT Infrastructure Manager • Joined Nov 2018
Carl Candlish
Senior IT Technician • Joined Aug 2024
Bethan Dawson
Data Protection Officer • Joined Aug 2024
Lee Wilson
Data & Exams Officer • Joined Nov 2019
Paul Alcock
Senior IT Techncian • Joined Sep 2022
Sophie Wyatt
Teacher Of Computer Science • Joined Jun 2022
Michael Urwin
Assistant Principal • Joined Sep 2024
Zahida Hammond
School Improvement Partner • Joined Feb 2024
Chris Mitchinson
Head Of School • Joined Jan 2022
Katy Baldwin
School Business Manager • Joined Sep 2024
Sarah Doick
Executive Assistant To Senior Leadership Team • Joined Jan 2024
Lucinda Whitfield
Estates Coordinator • Joined Aug 2024
Charlotte Ridgway
PA And HR Administrator • Joined Dec 2018
Anshul Garg
Assistant Accountant • Joined Nov 2024
Joseph Copple
Administrative Assistant • Joined May 2024
Louise Riley
People And Culture Business Partner • Joined Sep 2017
Ellie Skipsey
People And Culture Business Partner • Joined Jul 2024
Megan Byrne
Marketing And Communications Manager • Joined Feb 2023
Christopher Lane
Head Of Data, Systems And Specialised Projects • Joined May 2021
Robert Brown
Marketing Communications Assistant • Joined Mar 2025
Katie Punton
Art And Photography Teacher • Joined Jan 2019
Mark Foster
Executive School Improvement Lead • Joined Dec 2021
Paul Tullock
Executive Lead Of EdTech And Innovation • Joined Jan 2024
Chris Mitchinson
Deputy Head Teacher And Trust Teaching And Learning Lead • Joined Sep 2010
Nathan Steel
Wider Curriculum Lead • Joined Sep 2022
Rebecca Hardy
Trust SEND Lead • Joined Jun 2024
Sian Schwar
SEMH Specialist Teacher & Therapeutic Lead • Joined Jan 2025
Debbie Watkins
Catering Manager/ Chef • Joined Sep 2024
Stephen Lackenby
Newcastle Cluster Facilities Manager • Joined Dec 2023
ANT James
Pupil Intervention And Inclusion Manager • Joined Sep 2023
Kay Johnson
Head Of Reading & Literacy At Excelsior Academy • Joined May 2022
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