Charlotte Robinson

Charlotte Robinson is Director of Education (Primary) at Acorn Education Trust. 

Charlotte holds overall responsibility for the quality of education across the Children’s Centre, Trust nurseries and Primary Schools. She also serves as the Primary Curriculum Lead. She works in close collaboration with the Children’s Centre Lead, nursery leaders, and the 17 Trust Primary Headteachers, supporting them in driving school improvement with the expertise of the school improvement team.

After graduating from the University of Warwick with a BA (Hons) in History and completing her PGCE, Charlotte taught in four primary schools nationwide, gaining extensive teaching and leadership experience. During this time, she also achieved the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH). Prior to joining Acorn Education Trust, she spent 11 years as a Headteacher in Wiltshire, leading a large primary school with a resource base. For the past five years, Charlotte has served as an executive leader and has successfully completed the National Professional Qualification in Executive Leadership (NPQEL).

A dedicated and child-centred leader, Charlotte ensures that the needs of children remain at the core of her work. Her leadership spans the full primary age range, beginning with the youngest children in our settings through to the end of the primary phase. Her vision is for all settings to embody Acorn’s values and prepare children effectively for the next stage of their education in a variety of secondary schools. She is deeply committed to fostering collaboration across Trust schools, building a strong family of schools that maintain their unique identities and cultures. Charlotte works closely with Louise Hamilton, Director of Secondary, to ensure the highest quality of education for children at every stage of their learning journey.