Student Alumni
Welcome to Erasmus Darwin Academy Alumni
Whether you are a recent student or one from years past, we’d love to know where you are and what you’re up to. This page has been created to help you stay in touch with Erasmus Darwin Academy. We would like past students to share their experiences with us because we believe strongly, as a former student, you are in a unique position to offer guidance and advice to make a real difference to the Academy and its students today.
We would like to create an Alumni network that builds onto the fantastic community which exists both within our academy itself and the wider local area. We hope that existing students speaking to someone who went to the same school and was taught in the same classrooms will provide an enormous confidence boost, motivating and inspiring them to achieve huge future success, both in terms of character and career.
You can choose how and when you help – this could be in a variety of different ways ranging from acting as a career or educational role model, helping with careers based events, becoming a mentor or even applying to become a governor. We envisage these opportunities to also increase in variety and number over time as our network expands and develops.
Alumni Students
Lewis Askey - Professional Cyclist
Lewis left EDA in July 2019. He completed Sixth Form and gained A Level qualifications in PE, Maths and Biology. Lewis is now a professional road cyclist and currently rides for the UCI WorldTeam NSN Cycling Team. Lewis first gained prominence as a junior, winning the Paris–Roubaix Juniors in 2018, one of cycling’s most renowned young rider races. He has also competed in Grand Tours, riding the Giro d’Italia, Vuelta a España, and Tour de France.
Ben Askey - Professional Cyclist
Ben left EDA in July 2022. He completed Sixth Form and gained A Level qualifications in PE, Maths and Biology. Ben competes across road, cyclo-cross and mountain bike disciplines, and currently rides for the French team CC Étupes.
Hannah Hampton - Professional Footballer
Hannah left EDA after completing her GCSEs in July 2017. Hannah has gone on to become one of England’s leading goalkeepers. She started her career with Birmingham City, moving to Aston Villa and later joined Chelsea in 2023. Hannah was part of the Lionesses squad that won UEFA Women’s Euro 2022. She played a key role as England retained the title in 2025. Hannah also won The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper award in 2025. Hannah is placed among the top goalkeepers in world football.
Lauren Greaves - Physical Performance Coach
Lauren left EDA in July 2019. She completed Sixth Form and gained A Level qualifications in PE, Geography and Photography. After doing her Undergraduate degree at Skidmore College in America, Lauren came back to the UK and did a Masters in Sport & Exercise Science at Loughborough University. Whilst doing her masters she completed an internship for Speedworks - a company who work with elite professional athletes to improve their speed and sprint mechanics as well as some injury rehabilitation. She is now employed as a coach for them working with premier league football players, England rugby players (both male and female) and various other professional athletes.
Daniel Hewitt - Journalist
Dan Hewitt left Chasetown Specialist Sports College in 2004 having gained A level qualifications in History, English Language and Government & Politics. Dan has gone on to build an outstanding career in journalism. After studying Politics at the University of York and training in broadcast journalism, he joined ITV News, where he has risen to become Investigations Editor. He is known for his impactful reporting on issues such as housing, poverty and social justice. Dan has regularly returned to the Academy to share his journey and inspire the next generation of budding journalists.
Zak Skelding, Sam Wilson , Ben Morris - Business Directors
All three completed Sixth Form at EDA and following a few years in various roles including qualified electrician, supermarket management, fabricator, they have gone on to form a successful company manufacturing and installing premium gates and security bollards.
Elliot Payne - Head of School at The Bridge Academy, Lichfield
Elliot left EDA in 2013 after studying in Sixth Form. After graduating from Derby University, he qualified as a teacher following completing his PGCE year. Elliot has worked across mainstream and alternative education, the youth justice estate, open access and detached youth setting and on residential personal development programmes. He is currently Head of School at The Bridge Academy in Lichfield, an alternative provision for students who have either been, or are at risk of, permanent exclusion. Elliot cites his aim is to 'nurture and empower young people to be school ready, work ready and life ready'.
Cameron Dewell - Android Engineer at Jaguar Land Rover
Cameron left EDA Sixth Form in 2021 after studying A Levels in Physics, Maths and Computer Science. He joined Jaguar Land Rover on an Engineering degree level apprenticeship and is now employed as an Android Engineer. He holds a degree in Digital and Technology Solutions (Software & Data).
Charlie Frew Civil Servant with Home Office
Since serving as Head Boy at EDA from 2019–2020, Charlie has gone on to build a varied career across politics, public service and government. He studied Political Science and International Relations at the University of Birmingham, where he developed a strong interest in public policy, governance and international affairs. Charlie served for 3 years as a District Councillor at Cannock Chase District Council. In his final year he served on the Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Portfolio Holder for Environment and Climate Change. He currently works within the Civil Service for the Home Office.
Roisin Wynne-Fenton - Oxford University
Roisin left EDA in July 2025 having achieve the most outstanding A Level grades - Maths A*, Biology A*, Chemistry A*, Music A, Physics A. Roisin is currently studying Biomedical Sciences at Oxford University.
EDA Students that have returned as Employees
Ethan Cruxton - Subject Leader of Music
Ethan left EDA in 2008 completing A levels in English Literature, History, Music and Art. He went on to study Music at University of Birmingham. Following his PGCE year at Birmingham City University Ethan was employed as a Music and Drama teacher at Ninestiles School in Birmingham for 3 years. Following this, he was appointed as a Music teacher at EDA. Mr Cruxton is now Head of Music at EDA.
Jade Skelding - PA to the Head Teacher
Following completion of GCSEs in 2018, Jade gained her level 2 and 3 business apprenticeship qualification at EDA, gaining a permanent position as Attendance Officer. Jade was appointed as PA to the Headteacher in 2022.
Robyn Ennis - Social Sciences Teacher
Robyn left EDA in July 2020 after completing A levels in Sociology, Philosophy & Ethics and Performing Arts. She graduated with a degree in Sociology from the University of Chester. Alongside this she also qualified as a pharmaceutical dispenser. After completing her PGCE (professional teacher qualification) at Keele University, Emily was appointed as a Social Sciences teacher at EDA in September 2024.
Emily Littler - Head of House/Teacher of Maths
After completing level 3 qualifications in IT, Psychology, Maths and Health & Social Care, Emily went on to graduate with a psychology degree from Aston University in 2016. Emily then completed a master’s in psychology of education at the University of Bristol. Emily was employed as a Teaching Assistant at EDA and then followed the salaried teacher training route to become a qualified Maths teacher. She now holds the post of Head of House and also teaches Maths.
Keeah Keen - LSA Apprentice
Keeah joined EDA as an LSA apprentice in September 2025 following successful completion of A levels in Geography, Psychology and Sociology. Keeah is completing a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at the Academy.
Emilee Worley - LSA
Emilee was educated at EDA, gaining 10 GCSEs ( 8 of them at grades 7/8/9) and 3 A levels in psychology, English Language and chemistry. Emilee is now employed as a qualified LSA following completion of a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with the Academy.
Beth George - LSA
Beth left EDA after completing her GCSE’s. She studied at South Staffs College gaining her Level 3 qualification in early years. She was employed by the primary school where she completed her placement. Beth went on to complete her Foundation degree in early years at Stafford University followed by a Bachelor’s degree in education. Beth took up the post of qualified LSA at EDA in January 2024.
Jacob Tranter - Senior IT Technician
Jacob was employed as an IT apprentice at EDA following completion of his A levels in Sixth Form. He was appointed as an IT Technician at the end of the apprenticeship and has recently moved on from the Academy to take up the post of Senior IT Technician at the new John Taylor school in Rugeley.
Jade Russon - ICT Teacher
Jade left EDA in 2009 and completed a degree in Web Design at Southampton University. She completed her PGCE at Wolverhampton University and was then appointed as Teacher of ICT at EDA. Jade has remained with the Academy throughout her career teaching ICT, and Computing across all year groups.
Get in Contact
We’d love for you to get in touch, helping to develop our community and inspire our current generation of students. It doesn’t matter if you are in higher education, employment, living nearby or have moved far away.
If you would like to know more about getting involved, please contact by email to: edaalumni@eda.staffs.sch.uk
Alternatively, please click on the link below to register your interest and details to our database. It will only take a few moments.
