New Leaf School — School in Walsall

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New Leaf School

Walsall, WV12 4EG

— Pupils

— Capacity

5–16 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About New Leaf School

New Leaf School is a Not applicable Academies serving Walsall and the surrounding area in Walsall with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 5–16 is part of the West Midlands region.

Current headteacher: Claire Fairburn.

Information on New Leaf School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Walsall
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Walsall
Parliamentary Constituency	Wolverhampton North East
Ward	Short Heath
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	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE MERCIAN TRUST
Opened	01-04-2025
UKPRN	10096331
URN	151297
Data Last Updated	04-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Dave Brennan	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/04/2025	31/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jo Timmis	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/07/2025	10/11/2025	N/A
Mr Mark Elwell	Local Governor	01/04/2025	31/03/2027	Interim Executive Board
Ms Lois Kelly	Local Governor	01/04/2025	31/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Carroll McNally	Local Governor	01/04/2025	31/03/2027	Interim Executive Board
Ms Mariam Parekh	Local Governor	01/04/2025	31/03/2027	Interim Executive Board