Limehurst Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Limehurst Academy
Address: Bridge Street
Town/City: Loughborough
County: Leicestershire
Postcode: LE11 1NH
Telephone Number: 01509 263444
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: East Midlands Education Trust
Sponsor: East Midlands Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Mellor
Capacity: 600
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 656 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 109% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 39.2%

Location and administration

URN: 137367
DfE Number: 855/4014
UKPRN: 10035135
UPRN: 100032039332
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Charnwood (E07000130)
Constituency: Loughborough (E14001342)
Electoral Ward: Loughborough East (E05014673)

Easting & Northing: 453551E, 320071N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 46' 34.38" N 1° 12' 26.88" W
Plus Code: 9C4WQQGV+F2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Susanna Clifton - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2026.
  • Mr David Jayne - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2026.
  • Ms Lisa Kilner - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2028.
  • Mrs Carla Mactavish - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 March 2030.
  • Mr Jonathan Mellor - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2011 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr David Phillips - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2029.
  • Miss Alka Prinja - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2026.
  • Ms Amrita Singh Johal - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Mr Michael Stephens - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2029.
  • Mrs Fiona Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 March 2030.
  • Ms Anji Wray - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 October 2027.