The Fusion Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Fusion Academy
Address: Moore Road, Barwell
Town/City: Leicester
County: Leicestershire
Postcode: LE9 8AG
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01455 243689
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 7-19
Type: Free schools special
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Open Thinking Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Kelly Dryden
Capacity: 80
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 97 (77% boys & 23% girls)
Enrollment: 121% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.1%

Location and administration

URN: 147858
DfE Number: 855/7000
UKPRN: 10086704
UPRN: 100030522921
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Hinckley and Bosworth (E07000132)
Constituency: Hinckley and Bosworth (E14001288)
Electoral Ward: Barwell (E05005481)

Easting & Northing: 445272E, 297520N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 34' 27.33" N 1° 19' 59.8" W
Plus Code: 9C4WHMF8+PM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools
Governors

  • Laura Brookhouse - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 November 2028.
  • Ms Claire Craddock - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 June 2029.
  • Kelly Dryden - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Dylan Mathieson-Dodd - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2026.
  • Samantha Phillips - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 November 2028.
  • Miss Samantha Roberts - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2030.
  • Mrs Victoria Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Debra Watson - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2029.