The Pochin School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Pochin School
Address: School Lane, Barkby, The Pochin School
Town/City: Leicester
County: Leicestershire
Postcode: LE7 3QL
Telephone Number: 0116 269 2078
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Bradgate Education Partnership
Sponsor: Bradgate Education Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Melanie Evans
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 160 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 114% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.8%

Location and administration

URN: 138838
DfE Number: 855/3006
UKPRN: 10038814
UPRN: 100032234852
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Charnwood (E07000130)
Constituency: Melton and Syston (E14001357)
Electoral Ward: South Charnwood (E05014685)

Easting & Northing: 463859E, 309562N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 40' 50.3" N 1° 3' 24.2" W
Plus Code: 9C4WMWJV+78

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Kaushika Chauhan - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 November 2026.
  • Miss Melanie Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 October 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Vicky Garratt - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 November 2028.
  • Mrs Suruchi Mehta - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
  • Mrs Jyoti Pancholi - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 November 2026.
  • Mrs Jyoti Pancholi - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 16 November 2026.
  • Mr Simon Pochin - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 November 2028.
  • Mr Vikesh Samani - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2026.