Desford Community Primary School — Primary School in Leicester

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Desford Community Primary School

Leicester, LE9 9JH

382 Pupils

420 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

12.30% FSM %

186 Boys

196 Girls

About Desford Community Primary School

Desford Community Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 5–11 based in Leicestershire, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 382 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Colin Wilson.

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 Leicestershire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Leicestershire
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	Hinckley and Bosworth
Parliamentary Constituency	Hinckley and Bosworth
Ward	Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: 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	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-09-2022
UKPRN	10090959
URN	149267
Data Last Updated	11-07-2025

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Vivien Evans	Chair of Local Governing Body	15/02/2023	14/02/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Philippa Crommentuijn-Marsh	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/01/2023	—	N/A
Ms Dipali Chauhan	Local Governor	01/11/2024	31/10/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Charlotte Corbett	Local Governor	02/12/2019	06/02/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Paula Davis Dean	Local Governor	17/11/2020	08/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Linda James	Local Governor	05/02/2026	04/02/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanna Murrell	Local Governor	12/10/2023	11/12/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Leonie Phillips	Local Governor	08/10/2025	07/10/2029	Elected by school staff
Mr Colin Wilson	Local Governor	27/08/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal