Lees Brook Academy — Secondary School in Derby

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Lees Brook Academy

Derby, DE21 4QX

1,101 Pupils

1,147 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

35.10% FSM %

569 Boys

532 Girls

About Lees Brook Academy

Lees Brook Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Derby and the surrounding area in Derby. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the East Midlands region.

It has 1,101 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,147. Current headteacher: Clare Watson.

Information on Lees Brook Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Derby
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	Derby
Parliamentary Constituency	Derby North
Ward	Oakwood
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	Not applicable
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
Opened	01-01-2017
UKPRN	10062354
URN	143934
Data Last Updated	12-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr John Schofield	Chair of Local Governing Body	18/12/2023	18/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachel Blake	Local Governor	23/05/2023	23/05/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Bligh	Local Governor	17/07/2023	17/07/2027	Elected by school staff
Ms Sarah Krohl	Local Governor	27/03/2025	26/03/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Nina McCrelis	Local Governor	27/03/2025	26/03/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Clare Watson	Local Governor	01/05/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Leigh Woodside	Local Governor	02/02/2026	01/02/2030	Appointed by trustees