Trust Leadership

Chief Executive Officer

Nick Lewis

Chief Executive Officer
Nick Lewis

Nick Lewis, CEO of Excalibur Academies Trust from September 2024, brings extensive experience in educational leadership within schools, trusts, and national organisations. As a values driven leader, Nick has a proven track record of fostering academic excellence and collaboration across diverse school communities, ensuring success for students and staff alike.

Director of Teaching, Learning & Professional Growth

Laura Reid

Director of Teaching, Learning & Professional Growth
Laura Reid

Previously Director of Excalibur’s Teaching School, Laura is passionate about the quality of teaching and learning to provide students with a first-class education. With a Masters in Educational Leadership, Laura promotes a love of learning, and her ability to instigate change is at the heart of all she does. Laura is a qualified coach and leads on professional growth focusing on investing in all staff and talent management strategies across the Trust.

Chief Financial Officer

Alex Richardson

Chief Financial Officer
Alex Richardson

Alex, a fellow Chartered accountant, joined the Trust as CFO in February 2023 and brings a breadth of experience across both commercial and charity sectors. He is responsible for the professional support services of the Trust. Before joining Excalibur, Alex worked as CFO and Director of Finance and Operations at two different Multi Academy Trusts, having previously come from a private accountancy practice background.

Director of Primary Improvement

Claire Mirams

Director of Primary Improvement
Claire Mirams

Prior to joining Excalibur in September 2022, Claire was an Executive Headteacher at a large multi academy trust, with responsibility for strategic school improvement in primary schools. Claire has led two contrasting primary schools as Headteacher. As Head of Primary Education, Claire works alongside Principals and their teams to support their drive for excellence. Claire is a qualified and practicing school inspector, and provides guidance and support to schools in a number of academy trusts in the Southwest.

Director of Secondary Improvement

Jason Tudor

Director of Secondary Improvement
Jason Tudor

Prior to joining Excalibur in September 2024, Jason was Senior Headteacher at the Ascend Learning Trust. Jason had responsibility for leading Kingsbury Green Academy for 9 years whilst also line managing and supporting other senior leaders from other schools within the trust. During his tenure as Senior Headteacher, Jason was also the Chairperson of the North Wiltshire Headteacher Group and a member of the Wiltshire Association of Secondary Headteachers Executive Committee. 

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