| Excelsior Academy Newcastle | |
| Coordinates: | 54.9749°N -1.6902°W |
| Motto: | Think Differently |
| Closed: | Saturday and Sunday |
| Type: | Academy |
| Religious Affiliation: | None |
| Head Label: | Executive Principal |
| Head: | James Andriot |
| Address: | Denton Road |
| City: | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| County: | Tyne and Wear |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Postcode: | NE15 6AF |
| Local Authority: | Newcastle |
| Dfeno: | 391/6905 |
| Urn: | 135423 |
| Ofsted: | yes |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| Lower Age: | 3 |
| Upper Age: | 19 |
| Colours: | Grey (main colour), Blue (logo), Dark Green (Hadrian), Burgundy (Milburn), Purple (Collingwood), Light Green (College) |
Excelsior Academy is a mixed all-through school and sixth form. It was opened in September 2008 as a replacement for the Westgate Community College[1] [2] and is situated in the west end of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.[3]
The academy was originally for secondary school pupils aged 11 to 18 including a sixth form. It had four sections to the school, which were Jefferson, Milburn, Hadrian and Armstrong.
In mid-2013, Armstrong and Jefferson merged into one large school named Collingwood. In 2012 it was announced that the school would create a primary school called Rainbird, and have an age range of 3 to 19.[4]
The three main secondary schools are based on their own specialist subjects individually:[5]
| Schools | Date | Specialism | Headteacher(s)[6] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milburn | 2008–Present | Health and Fitness | Claire Goodwill (2018–Present)David Hughes (2008 - 2018) | |
| Hadrian | 2008–Present | Environment and Technology | Kirsty Ruffle (2016–Present)Craig Taylor (2008 - 2016) | |
| Collingwood | 2013–Present | Art and Creativity | Michael Connolly (2013–Present) | |
| Rainbird | 2013–Present | N/A | Charlotte De Oliveira (2013–2023) | |
| College | 2012–Present | N/A | Sara Massingham (2018–Present)Deon Krishnan (Acting, 2018) Claire Goodwill (2015 - 2018) Martin Farrar (Former) Lynn Aitchison (Former) | |
| Former Schools | Date | Specialism | Headteacher(s) | |
| Jefferson | 2008 - 2013 | Dance and Performing Arts | Michael Connolly (2008 - 2013) | |
| Armstrong | 2008 - 2013 | Business and Enterprise | Lynn Aitchison (2008 - 2013) |
The academy has also been listed in the 200 most improved schools nationally identified by the Department for Education.[12]