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Fernvale Primary School

Somerby Road, Leicester, LE7 9PR
Part of: OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
340 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
16.50% FSM %
181 Boys
159 Girls
About Fernvale Primary School

Located in Leicester (LE7 9PR), Fernvale Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Leicestershire.

It has 340 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Helen Cartledge-Splitt.

Data for Fernvale Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit 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 Harborough
Parliamentary Constituency Rutland and Stamford
Ward Thurnby & Houghton
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 No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2016
UKPRN 10057867
URN 143248
Data Last Updated 23-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Karen Allen Chair of Local Governing Body 18/09/2024 17/09/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Karen Allen Local Governor 17/09/2024 17/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Barker Local Governor 16/09/2025 01/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs June Swee Guat Lim Bhatty Local Governor 04/02/2025 04/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Cartledge-Splitt Local Governor 23/08/2021 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Debbie Carvell Local Governor 28/11/2023 27/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Catherine Dobson Local Governor 01/09/2022 09/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Philippa Hind Local Governor 11/11/2023 10/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Jodie Jardine Local Governor 18/09/2024 27/09/2025 Elected by parents
Miss Shani McFadden Local Governor 27/09/2022 26/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Daniel Mulligan Local Governor 28/11/2023 19/09/2025 Elected by parents
Ms Fauzia Omar Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Fernvale Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Leicester, Leicestershire.
Fernvale Primary School has 340 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Fernvale Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Fernvale Primary School is Mrs Helen Cartledge-Splitt.
Fernvale Primary School is at Somerby Road, Thurnby, Leicester, LE7 9PR, in the Leicestershire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Fernvale Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Fernvale Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Cartledge-Splitt
Somerby Road, Thurnby, Leicester, LE7 9PR
Location
Quick Summary
URN 143248
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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