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26/09/25

SCHOOL TOURS REMINDER We look forward to welcoming prospective families to our school tours from Monday 29th September. For more information, and to book a tour, please contact the school office: Telephone: 020 7540 2700 Email: admin.org

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12/09/25

SCHOOL TOURS We look forward to welcoming prospective families to our school tours from Monday 29th September. For more information, and to book a tour, please contact the school office: Telephone: 020 7540 2700 Email: admin.org

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21/08/25

"I wish our students well as they move on from us and look forward to hearing about all of their successes in the future." - John Blaney, Headteacher Well done to all students collecting their  Read More:  royaldocksacademy.org/161/ne…

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17/09/24

REMINDER: We look forward to welcoming you to our open evening tomorrow. This event will run from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. There is no requirement to book. x.com/royaldocksacad/status/1833487646577889556

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10/09/24

OPEN EVENING We're looking forward to welcoming prospective families to view our school on Wednesday 18th September. This event will run from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. There is no requirement to book.

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10/09/24

OPEN EVENT We're looking forward to welcoming prospective families to view our school on Wednesday 18th September. This event will run from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. There is no requirement to book. https://t.co/QcRbaa9r9H

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23/08/24

“Royal Docks Academy has shaped me and the steps I needed to take, and cleared away the smoke and clouds to achieve success.” Congratulations to George, who will now study study further maths, economics and history at  royaldocksacademy.org/161/ne…

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22/08/24

“As always, we are very proud of the successes of all of our students. We wish them all well as they leave us and move on to the next stage of their learning.” - John Blaney, Headteacher Well done to all students collecting their  royaldocksacademy.org/161/ne…

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06/03/24

🙌 A massive thank you to  correspondent  for coming to talk to Year 10 and 11 students during an inspiring careers lunch session.

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28/02/24

📣 Calling all Royal Docks Academy alumni! We’re working with  to bring our students together. Learn more:  ow.ly/nkfv50QIFwt

19/01/24

RT  : BMAT have partnered with  to provide School Centred Initial Teacher Training in Essex and London. Our programme…

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19/01/24

BMAT have partnered with to provide School Centred Initial Teacher Training in Essex and London. Our programme offers PGCE with QTS at Primary and Secondary schools in Epping, Harlow, Stansted Mountfitchet and Newham.https://t.co/Rllv13cdOS pic.twitter.com/HgAkrpNCGz

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04/01/24

⭐ Congratulations to Zamanganga (Zama) Mbatha on being appointed an MBE in The King's New Year Honours for contributions to education.

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12/12/23

🚑 It was great to welcome staff from  to work with our students. ⛑️ All Year 8 students received essential training on how to save a life. Thank you to the team for your outstanding work, and well done to the students who are now fully trained.

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24/08/23

"The teachers actively try to help you and are enthusiastic about their subjects. They have given me so many opportunities." Congratulations to Aasrith, who is going to  to study biology, chemistry, maths and psychology. ow.ly/bBOX50PCTtJ

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24/08/23

"I am very excited! I have all the grades I needed and now have a lot of opportunities awaiting me." Congratulations to Lorena, who will now study English, history, French and an Extended Project Qualification at  ow.ly/Apwv50PCPLr

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24/08/23

"It has been really good to study alongside my twin. Whenever I've been down, she has encouraged me. I am looking forward to going to college with her, too." Congratulations to Panyin and Ataa, who are both going to  ow.ly/MS0c50PCP6Y

28/06/23

RT  : 📢 We're Hiring! have a vacancy for an Office Manager 📄 For a job description and application details, pleas…

28/06/23

📢 We're Hiring! have a vacancy for an Office Manager 📄 For a job description and application details, please visit our websitehttps://t.co/pZKa4CaadI

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21/06/23

🙌 THANK YOU MR WALSH ⭐️

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Local Governing Board

The Governors have an important role in ensuring that the school provides the best possible educational environment for the young people in our community.

RDA LGB Feb23

Name Role Terms of Office
Tim Harrison Trust Governor 01/01/2022 - 31/12/2025
Dr Jeffery Quaye OBE Trust Governor 20/03/2023 - 19/03/2027
Andrew Overton Trust Governor - Chair 01/01/2022 - 31/12/2025
Danielle Gilmartin Trust Governor 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2028
Chris Edwards-Earl Trust Governor 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2028
Adam Akbar Trust Governor 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2028
Reenell Roach Williams Community Governor 01/01/2022 - 31/12/2025
Steven Bates Community Governor 01/09/2025 - 31/08/2029
Jay Oghale Parent Governor 23/06/2023 - 22/06/2027
Lola Akinlade Parent Governor 01/09/2022 - 31/08/2026
John Blaney Headteacher Ex-Officio
Pinar Taze Head of School Ex-Officio

 

Register of Interests

  Interests  
Name and appointment Confirmed Organisation Type of interest Notes From To
Name: Adam Akbar
Appointment: community
Term of office start: 01/09/2024
Term of office end: 31/08/2028
Appointed by: - 

Nothing to Declare:

11/11/2024

 - - - - -
Name: Lola Akinlade
Appointment: parent
Term of office start: 01/09/2022
Term of office end: 31/08/2026
Appointed by: - 

Nothing to Declare:

18/09/2024

 - - - - -
Name: Esi Ayensu
Appointment: staff
Term of office start: 18/09/2024
Term of office end: 17/09/2028
Appointed by: staff

Nothing to Declare:

11/11/2024

 - - - - -
Name: David Chesney
Appointment: trust governor
Term of office start: 01/01/2022
Term of office end: 31/12/2025
Appointed by: - 

Nothing to Declare:

11/11/2024

 - - - - -
Name: Chris Edwards-Earl
Appointment: trust governor
Term of office start: 01/09/2024
Term of office end: 31/08/2028
Appointed by: - 

Nothing to Declare:

11/09/2024

 - - - - -
Name: Danielle Gilmartin
Appointment: trust governor
Term of office start: 01/09/2024
Term of office end: 31/08/2028
Appointed by: - 

Nothing to Declare:

11/11/2024

 - - - - -
Name: Tim Harrison
Appointment: trust governor
Term of office start: 01/01/2022
Term of office end: 31/12/2025
Appointed by: - 

Confirmed:

11/11/2024

 Newham Partnership Works
(NPW)		 Chair of Board, Company Director - 07/01/2015 -
Name: Oghale Jay Onyidu
Appointment: parent
Term of office start: 23/06/2023
Term of office end: 22/06/2027
Appointed by: - 

Nothing to Declare:

11/11/2024

 - - - - -
Name: Andrew Overton
Appointment: trust governor
Term of office start: 01/01/2022
Term of office end: 31/12/2025
Appointed by: - 

Confirmed:

11/11/2024

 Horton Primary School Vice Chair of Governors I am a Parish Councillor in Hornton 01/06/2018 -
 

Confirmed:

11/11/2024

 Burnt Mill Academy Chair of Governors - 01/09/2018 -
 

Confirmed:

11/11/2024

 Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers Past Master Royal Docks Academy is affiliated to the WHCD purely for charitable purposes. The Livery Company seeks to support the school and its students where it can. 01/01/2009 -
 

Confirmed:

11/11/2024

 Royal Docks Academy Chair of Governors I have been Vice Chair of governors for 6 years prior to this appointment 01/01/2021 -
Name: Jeffery Quaye OBE
Appointment: trust governor
Term of office start: 21/03/2023
Term of office end: 20/03/2027
Appointed by: - 

Confirmed:

11/11/2024

 Wentworth Primary School Primary School Trustee 09/01/2016 -
 

Confirmed:

11/11/2024

 Aspirations Academies Trust Multi-academy Trust National Director of Education and Standards 09/01/2018 -
 

Confirmed:

11/11/2024

 BMAT Multi-academy Trust Member of Standards Committee 02/01/2020 -
 

Confirmed:

11/11/2024

 Ofqual Government Body External Expert 05/01/2020 -
 

Confirmed:

11/11/2024

 Department for Education Government Department Government Advisor 09/05/2017 -
 

Confirmed:

11/11/2024

 Worshipful Company of Educators Education Charity Liveryman 09/01/2018 -
 

Confirmed:

11/11/2024

 Ofsted Business or finance interests Lead Ofsted Inspector 01/10/2012 -
 

Confirmed:

11/11/2024

 Changing Lives Learning Trust Other governance role Trustee 01/09/2023 -
 

Confirmed:

11/11/2024

 University of Oxford Business or finance interests External Examiner 01/03/2020 -
 

Confirmed:

11/11/2024

 Coventry University Business or finance interests Chief External Examiner 01/08/2022 -
 

Confirmed:

11/11/2024

 Ofqual Business or finance interests External Expert - Education and Mathematics 01/05/2020 -
Name: Reenell Roach-Williams
Appointment: community
Term of office start: 01/01/2022
Term of office end: 31/12/2025
Appointed by: - 

Confirmed:

11/11/2024

 - Employee Son is a member of staff. - -

 

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