Open Other Primary Mixed

Thurnby Mead Primary Academy

Dudley Avenue, Leicester, LE5 2EG
Part of: THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Leicester, LE5 2EG
246 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
26.60% FSM %
135 Boys
111 Girls
About Thurnby Mead Primary Academy

Thurnby Mead Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Leicester, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 246 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Michelle Woodhouse.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Leicester or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Leicester
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Leicester
Parliamentary Constituency Leicester East
Ward Thurncourt
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Opened 01-07-2016
UKPRN 10057152
URN 142967
Data Last Updated 06-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Cathy Brown Chair of Local Governing Body 30/08/2024 29/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Nada Adam Local Governor 11/10/2022 10/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Alexander Ashcroft Local Governor 12/03/2024 11/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lisa Cochrane Local Governor 30/06/2022 29/06/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Gavin Hart Local Governor 28/09/2023 22/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Sarah Hughes Local Governor 26/09/2025 25/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Beth Lovell Local Governor 27/09/2023 26/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Miss Alexandra Lysaght Local Governor 06/03/2023 05/03/2027 Elected by parents
Michelle Woodhouse Local Governor 23/08/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Leicester, Leicester.
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy has 246 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Thurnby Mead Primary Academy is Mrs Michelle Woodhouse.
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy is at Dudley Avenue, Leicester, LE5 2EG, in the Leicester local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Thurnby Mead Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Woodhouse
Dudley Avenue, Leicester, LE5 2EG
01162413086
www.thurnby-tmet.uk
Location
LE5 2EG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142967
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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