# The Laidlaw Schools Trust

## Details

- **Company number:** [05735093](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05735093)
- **Status:** Active
- **Type:** PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
- **Incorporated:** 8 Mar 2006
- **Registered office:** ST NICHOLAS BUILDING, ST. NICHOLAS STREET, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE1 1RF
- **Nature of business:** [85200](/sic/85200) Primary education, [85310](/sic/85310) General secondary education


## Previous names

- The Excelsior Academy Newcastle (until 24 May 2012)
- West First Academy Trust Limited (until 22 Nov 2006)




## Control

| Name | Nature of control | Notified | Ceased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Irvine Alan Stewart Laidlaw | right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors | 1 Sep 2016 | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Mr David Anthony Carter | voting-rights-25-to-50-percent | 22 Oct 2025 |  |
| Mr Niall John Santamaria | voting-rights-25-to-50-percent | 22 Oct 2025 |  |
| Ms Susanna Victoria Kempe | voting-rights-25-to-50-percent | 22 Oct 2025 |  |
| Mr Matthew John Waugh | voting-rights-25-to-50-percent | 22 Oct 2025 |  |





## Controls

- [In2interests Limited](/company/08953754) (08953754)