Extol Trust
CEO Welcome
Welcome to Extol Trust. As Chief Executive Officer, I am immensely proud to lead our family of eight primary and specialist schools across the North East of England. We are driven by a singular moral imperative: to provide an inclusive, exceptional education that dismantles barriers and ensures every child can truly flourish. We operate not as a collection of isolated schools but as a deeply connected educational ecosystem.
Our work is guided by our long-term strategic roadmap, 'Extol 31' and rooted in our three core tenets: Inspiration, Excellence, and Partnership. We are unapologetically ambitious for our communities. While we relentlessly pursue excellence in foundational academic standards, we are equally focused on preparing our pupils for an ever-changing modern world. Through our progressive digital infrastructure and a curriculum designed to expand horizons, we equip our children with the confidence and skills to become the very best versions of themselves.
Craig Nicholson
Chief Executive Officer
We know that outstanding education is delivered by outstanding people. At Extol, we are deeply committed to our workforce. We champion research-informed, evidence-based practice and invest heavily in continuous professional development. We want our staff to feel empowered, supported and continually up-skilled. This front-line work is backed by a highly efficient central infrastructure that ensures absolute financial stability, allowing our headteachers and their teams to focus their energy precisely where it matters: the classroom.
We believe in the power of deep collaboration, both within our own walls and in partnership with the wider education system. It is a profound privilege to lead this Trust as we continue to grow with purpose and I am incredibly excited for everything our schools, staff and pupils will achieve together.
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Extol Trust
Eldon Grove Academy
Eldon Grove,
Hartlepool,
TS26 9LY