Westwood Academy Joins Venn Academy Trust  

Gail Khan Associates (GKA) is proud to announce the successful academy conversion of Westwood Academy, enabling the Scarborough‑based Pupil Referral Unit to officially join Venn Academy Trust. 

This milestone marks the culmination of a detailed and collaborative process led by GKA, who oversaw all aspects of the conversion, from due diligence and governance preparation to stakeholder engagement and transition planning. Working closely with Westwood Academy and Venn Academy Trust, GKA ensured that every stage was managed with clarity, structure and precision, resulting in a smooth and confident move into the Trust. 

Dr Simon Witham, Trust Lead and Accounting Officer, said “At Venn Academy Trust, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Westwood Academy’s vision of “Belong, Believe, Become” reflects our own values of inclusion, collaboration and excellence, and we look forward to supporting the school as it continues to make a positive difference to the lives of young people and their families.” 

Throughout the conversion, GKA facilitated robust planning, legal and operational requirements, and supported both organisations in aligning systems, culture and expectations.  

GKA is delighted to have supported this important transition and looks forward to seeing the positive impact of this partnership on pupils, families and the wider community.