After nine successful years at the helm of Excalibur Academies Trust, where she led the Trust from a relatively small size of seven schools through to the thriving 20-school organisation, Excalibur Academies Trust’s CEO, Nicky Edmondson has announced she will be stepping down from her role at the end of the school year.

Founded in 2012 by Patrick Hazlewood with just one primary and one secondary, the Trust has grown steadily, welcoming five schools to the Bristol area following the merger with Gatehouse Green Learning Trust only last September. Excalibur is now proud to serve 10,000 young people, age 2 to 18 across five local authorities.

Nicky comments: “It is with a mixture of emotions that I have decided to step away from my role in order to spend more time with my family and to focus on other passions and interests. I have been privileged to work with a team of such dedicated, talented and compassionate colleagues whom I will miss very much.

“On the flip side, it is a time of optimism and promise for Excalibur, as we are on the search for a new CEO who shares a similar vision and determination to lead the Trust through its next exciting chapter.”

Toby Watson, Chair of Trustees, adds: “Nicky has been a phenomenal CEO. She has led Excalibur with conviction, enthusiasm and integrity to our core principles throughout a period of strong growth to continue to provide an excellent education for all the children in our care. We look forward to recruiting and working with the successful candidate in a smooth transition ready for the new era in September 2024.”

Contact details: communications@excalibur.org.uk