Newlands Community Primary School — Primary School in Leicester

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Newlands Community Primary School

Leicester, LE9 7PA

300 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

29.70% FSM %

152 Boys

148 Girls

About Newlands Community Primary School

Newlands Community Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Leicester, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 300 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Jenny Cooling.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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	Earl Shilton
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
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-01-2024
UKPRN	10094097
URN	150436
Data Last Updated	13-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Nigel Scarborough	Chair of Local Governing Body	12/02/2025	11/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robin Shakespeare	Chair of Local Governing Body	02/06/2021	10/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jenny Cooling	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Owen Dickenson	Local Governor	01/01/2024	31/12/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Forrest	Local Governor	01/01/2024	31/12/2027	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Miss Katie Hill	Local Governor	16/10/2025	15/10/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Samantha Kopicki	Local Governor	12/02/2025	11/02/2029	Elected by parents
Miss Hayley Langham	Local Governor	16/10/2025	15/10/2029	Elected by school staff
Mr Stewart Marsden	Local Governor	12/02/2026	11/02/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Oxspring	Local Governor	16/10/2024	15/10/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Kirsty Plaza	Local Governor	04/05/2021	03/05/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Elizabeth Pullen	Local Governor	12/02/2026	11/02/2030	Appointed by GB/board