Walsgrave Church of England Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Walsgrave Church of England Academy
Address: School House Lane
Town/City: Coventry
County: West Midlands
Postcode: CV2 2BA
Telephone Number: 02 4766 2161
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Inspire Education Trust
Sponsor: Inspire Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mr Damien Sowerby
Capacity: 470
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 444 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.1%

Location and administration

URN: 142244
DfE Number: 331/3006
UKPRN: 10053724
UPRN: 200001572180
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Coventry (E08000026)
Constituency: Coventry East (E14001180)
Electoral Ward: Henley (E05016403)
Diocese: CE11(Diocese of Coventry)

Easting & Northing: 438071E, 280895N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 25' 31.29" N 1° 26' 29.13" W
Plus Code: 9C4WCHG5+4C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Amy Barker - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Ms Joanne Collins - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 September 2030.
  • Mrs Deborah Cook - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 28 November 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
  • Mr Howard Croft - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 May 2026.
  • Dr Olaleye Feyisetan - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 June 2030.
  • Mrs Kim Fletcher - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Kay Grainger - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 April 2021.
  • Mr Richard Hulm - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 March 2029.
  • Mr Chockalingam Sivakumar - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 December 2027.
  • Mr Damien Sowerby - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Elspeth Young - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 May 2026.