Open State Primary Mixed

Leighswood School

Broadmeadow, Walsall, WS9 8HZ
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Leighswood School
Walsall, WS9 8HZ
475 Pupils
525 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
30.40% FSM %
246 Boys
229 Girls
About Leighswood School

Leighswood School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Walsall, Walsall, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 475 pupils on roll. School capacity: 525. Current headteacher: James Pearce.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Walsall
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Walsall
Parliamentary Constituency Aldridge-Brownhills
Ward Aldridge Central and South
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
Opened 01-09-1998
UKPRN 10069481
URN 131433
Data Last Updated 13-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Roland Roberts Chair of Governors 15/03/2022 01/09/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Elizabeth Attwood Governor 14/03/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Kerry Boam Governor 14/03/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Helen Canlett Governor 08/10/2024 07/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Francis Catell Governor 08/10/2024 07/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Mary Clarke-Mortboys Governor 14/03/2022 01/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ross Doodson Governor 14/03/2022 01/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carole Hammond Governor 02/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Angela Hill Governor 14/03/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ikechukwu Ihenacho Governor 24/09/2024 23/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Colleen Jones Governor 14/03/2022 01/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Tom Nener Governor 24/09/2024 23/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School
1.04 km • Walsall
Other
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
1.5 km • Walsall
Other
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
1.55 km • Walsall
Other
Castlefort Academy
1.62 km • Walsall
Other
Aldridge School - A Science College
1.68 km • Walsall
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Oakwood School
1.75 km • Walsall
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Frequently Asked Questions
Leighswood School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Walsall, Walsall.
Leighswood School has 475 pupils, with a capacity of 525.
Leighswood School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Leighswood School is Mr James Pearce.
Leighswood School is at Broadmeadow, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8HZ, in the Walsall local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Leighswood School: Does not have a sixth form.
Leighswood School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Pearce
Broadmeadow, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8HZ
01922743621
www.leighswood.walsall.sch.uk/
Location
WS9 8HZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 131433
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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