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After eight years in Middleton and three years as Academy Principal I have decided to step down at the end of the Summer Term. I informed Sponsors of my intention a few weeks ago and I told staff and governors in meetings on
9 February.
I have announced my decision now in order to give Sponsors and Governors plenty of time to appoint my successor in readiness for opening the new building in September.
This has been a very difficult personal decision but I feel that I have achieved what I set out to do (and a bit more) when I agreed to come to Middleton in March 2002 and I think that St Anne’s is well placed to become better and better in the years ahead.
I will be working very hard up until the end of August in order to ensure that I can hand over a superb building and prepare staff and students for the next chapter in the development of the Academy. Part of that work will probably involve an OFSTED inspection and I will be relentless in establishing the standards needed to receive the judgement that I think the academy deserves.
It has been a tremendous privilege to be the founding Principal of St Anne’s Academy. I will still be around for a number of months and I will reflect more on our achievements in future letters.
I know that I can rely on your support in the months ahead.
Best wishes
Eric Jackson
Principal
St Anne’s Academy provides 750 places for 11-16 year olds and is working with other education partners to provide a sixth form for 150 students.
It is the first Church of England Academy in Rochdale and will promote Christian values while respecting young people of all faiths and none.
The Academy’s specialisms are Information and Communication Technology and the Built Environment.
The sponsors are the Church of England and David and Anne Crossland.
If you would like to learn more about our Academy and what we can offer for your Child, then please click here to view our video prospectus.
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