Lantern Academy — Primary School in Telford

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Lantern Academy

Telford, TF2 0AZ

125 Pupils

140 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

45.00% FSM %

63 Boys

62 Girls

About Lantern Academy

Lantern Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 125 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Michelle Skidmore.

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	Telford and Wrekin
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Telford and Wrekin
Parliamentary Constituency	Telford
Ward	Oakengates & Ketley Bank
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	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-09-2022
UKPRN	10091152
URN	149309
Data Last Updated	10-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Christine Ballinger	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mark Austin	Local Governor	20/09/2022	19/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Fran Barnicott	Local Governor	17/11/2023	16/11/2027	Elected by school staff
Moira Ellerker	Local Governor	25/06/2024	24/06/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Haley Loveitt	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Elected by parents
Andrew Murray	Local Governor	20/09/2022	19/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Michelle Skidmore	Local Governor	01/09/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal