We’re excited to announce that our new Head of School is Benjamin Barker.

Previously Vice Principal at King’s Warrington, we are looking forward to welcoming him to Co-op Academies Trust in January 2021.

A message from our new Head of School, Mr Barker-

I am incredibly excited to join the Co-op Academies Trust as Belle Vue’s Head of School.

Having been part of an incredibly successful startup free school in the North West, I have seen first hand what great outcomes can be achieved when a school, it’s staff, students, and the local community work together to help raise the leaders of tomorrow.

My vision is to inspire a new generation of high achieving, aspirational, skilled, and confident young people who fully understand and appreciate how a co-operative approach will prepare and enable them to play their part in the changing global society.

I am a firm believer that all students can achieve highly, no matter what their circumstances. As a school, we will lay the academic and moral foundations for pupils go on to future successes and to make positive contributions to their community. Helping them to shape their own futures and positively impact their lives and the lives of those around them.

I am looking forward to joining the trust in January and welcoming our class of 2026 in September.

“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela