Head Student Introduction

Welcome to the National Church of England Academy. We are the Head Students for 2025-2026: Samson Blake and Alfie Siddons. As Head Students, it is our responsibility to uphold the ARCH values of aspiration, respect, compassion, humility, wisdom, and service, alongside the academy’s vision of “life in all its fullness” (John 10:10). We will represent our diverse student body, ensuring every voice is heard, supporting all students, and contributing to our vibrant school community.

This year as Head Students we are supporting the transition of Year 6 students to secondary school, as well as assisting Sixth Form students in transitioning to our new building. We are engaging in open evenings and bringing our own goals and ideas to meetings and assemblies. Additionally, we are supporting younger students throughout the school year and are leading collective worship. We aim to enhance student involvement in school activities by organising events and clubs that cater to a wide range of interests.

We each decided to apply for this role because we both agreed that the community of National is supportive and tight-knit. The ARCH values not only strengthens students’ qualities but also enriches them as a community, something we hope we can channel further in our roles. Together, we want to amplify the values and the voices of those who feel underrepresented or lack the position to express their voice. We were heavily supported on our journey through National, and now we want to give new students the same encouragement and support we received ourselves. This was one of the reasons why we chose to continue with National for our post-16 options, but also the addition of our new building means our further education is as premium and nourished as ever. Our new learning environment, as well as the continuous support, means that our aspirations are always being pushed, challenged and improved. We are excited to take on the role of Head Students and promote our core value of helping students to achieve “life in all its fullness.”