Leigh Gordon – Head of Academy

Leigh  was appointed as Headteacher of Mersey Primary Academy  in October 2018 and, as head, she has  led the school through  an Ofsted inspection in June 2019.

Prior to working at Mersey, Leigh spent 4 years at Craven Primary Academy, working up to the role of Assistant Principal. Leigh has also worked in several other primary schools across the city.

Leigh has experience teaching across the primary age range however she has always had a special interest in Key Stage 1 and the teaching of phonics.