Andrew Wappat

Andrew Wappat is a seasoned educator with extensive experience in school improvement and leadership roles. Currently serving as a School Improvement Partner for Areté Learning Trust and Steel River Academy Trust, Andrew focuses on attendance initiatives and persistent absenteeism. Previous roles include National Leader of Education and Executive Principal at Outwood Grange Academies Trust, Principal of Outwood Academy Normanby, and leadership positions at various Outwood Academy institutions. Additionally, Andrew has served as Lead for Achievement at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and has held the position of Specialist Leader of Education at Outwood Institute of Education. Andrew's educational background includes a degree in Chemistry and Management from University College, University of Durham, a PGCE from the University of Durham, and a Chartered Chemist designation from the Royal Society of Chemistry.