Lakelands Academy — Secondary School in Ellesmere

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Lakelands Academy

Ellesmere, SY12 0EA

581 Pupils

580 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

20.70% FSM %

315 Boys

266 Girls

About Lakelands Academy

Lakelands Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Ellesmere, Shropshire, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 581 pupils on roll. School capacity: 580. Current headteacher: Mark Hignett.

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	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Shropshire
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Shropshire
Parliamentary Constituency	North Shropshire
Ward	Ellesmere Urban
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
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	LAKELANDS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Opened	01-12-2012
UKPRN	10039722
URN	139102
Data Last Updated	19-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Mark Hignett	Accounting Officer	01/09/2023	—	N/A
Mr Geoffrey Corfield	Chair of Trustees	30/11/2024	29/11/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Duncan Wright	Chief Financial Officer	01/03/2025	—	N/A
Mr Geoff Corfield	Member	01/09/2015	—	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Graham Hutchinson	Member	03/12/2019	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Philip Longhurst	Member	30/01/2023	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Vito Sanchi	Member	01/09/2015	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Ian Ward	Member	03/12/2019	—	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Philippa Burrows	Trustee	16/12/2025	15/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Cartledge	Trustee	04/10/2022	01/04/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Dr James Davies	Trustee	08/04/2024	07/04/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lesley Eyre	Trustee	01/10/2024	30/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board