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The Pochin School

School Lane, Leicester, LE7 3QL
Part of: THE POCHIN SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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The Pochin School
Leicester, LE7 3QL
137 Pupils
140 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
6.60% FSM %
68 Boys
69 Girls
About The Pochin School

The Pochin School is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Leicestershire, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 137 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Melanie Evans.

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 Charnwood
Parliamentary Constituency Melton and Syston
Ward South Charnwood
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-10-2012
UKPRN 10038814
URN 138838
Data Last Updated 23-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jyoti Pancholi Chair of Local Governing Body 17/11/2025 16/11/2026 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Kaushika Chauhan Local Governor 25/11/2022 25/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Miss Melanie Evans Local Governor 26/10/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Vicky Garratt Local Governor 02/11/2016 01/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Suruchi Mehta Local Governor 25/11/2022 24/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Jyoti Pancholi Local Governor 08/11/2022 07/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Simon Pochin Local Governor 12/11/2024 11/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Vikesh Samani Local Governor 25/11/2022 24/11/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
The Merton Primary School
1.52 km • Leicester
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Eastfield Primary School
1.9 km • Leicester
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Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
2.2 km • Leicester
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Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School
2.37 km • Leicester
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Church Hill Infant School
2.46 km • Leicester
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Church Hill Church of England Junior School
2.46 km • Leicester
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Pochin School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Leicester, Leicestershire.
The Pochin School has 137 pupils, with a capacity of 140.
The Pochin School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Pochin School is Miss Melanie Evans.
The Pochin School is at School Lane, Barkby, Leicester, LE7 3QL, in the Leicestershire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at The Pochin School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Pochin School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Melanie Evans
School Lane, Barkby, Leicester, LE7 3QL
01162692078
www.pochin.bepschools.org
Location
LE7 3QL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138838
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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