Furness Academy

Senior Leadership Team

Our Senior Leadership Team has a wealth of experience in a variety of schools. Their job, under the direction of the Principal, is to lead the Academy working with staff, parents and students to make sure that everyone can achieve their personal best.

  • Douglas Blackledge Douglas Blackledge Principal and Chief Executive
  • Kevin Gill Kevin Gill Vice Principal
  • Susan Hodkinson Susan Hodkinson Director of Finance and Support Services
  • Pauline Hughes Pauline Hughes Director of Inclusion and Family Liaison
  • Angela York Angela York Director of Science & Technology
  • Stephen Kelly Stephen Kelly Director of Creativity & Performance
  • Julia Ingham Julia Ingham Director of Culture & Communication
  • Neil Tippins Neil Tippins Director of Community Enrichment & Specialism
  • Helen Robinson Helen Robinson Director of Student Engagement and Standards
  • Helen Walker Helen Walker Director of Innovation