Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Thurlaston Church of England Primary School

Desford Road, Leicester, LE9 7TE
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Thurlaston Church of England Primary School
Leicester, LE9 7TE
86 Pupils
102 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
5.80% FSM %
33 Boys
53 Girls
About Thurlaston Church of England Primary School

Thurlaston Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Leicester, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 86 pupils on roll. School capacity: 102. Current headteacher: Gavin Beetham.

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 Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Leicestershire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Blaby
Parliamentary Constituency South Leicestershire
Ward Fosse Normanton
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10080179
URN 120201
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Daniel Barley Chair of Governors 12/06/2025 11/06/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Elizabeth Daines Governor 24/10/2023 23/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lynn Evans Governor 22/11/2022 21/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Tillie Graves Governor 07/09/2023 06/09/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Peter Harrison Governor 15/11/2023 14/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Vivienne Hennessy Governor 02/12/2023 01/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Clare Hyde Governor 25/11/2025 24/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Sharon Rana Governor 01/06/2025 31/05/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Schools Nearby
Huncote Primary School
2.32 km • Leicester
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The Pastures Primary School
2.9 km • Leicester
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Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy
3.16 km •
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Red Hill Field Primary School
3.33 km • Leicester
Other
St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School
3.55 km • Leicester
Other
Enderby Danemill Primary School
3.69 km • Leicester
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Leicester, Leicestershire.
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School has 86 pupils, with a capacity of 102.
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Thurlaston Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Thurlaston Church of England Primary School is Mr Gavin Beetham.
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School is at Desford Road, Thurlaston, Leicester, LE9 7TE, in the Leicestershire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Thurlaston Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Gavin Beetham
Desford Road, Thurlaston, Leicester, LE9 7TE
01455888243
www.thurlaston.leics.sch.uk/
Location
LE9 7TE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 120201
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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