Countesthorpe Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Countesthorpe Academy
Address: Winchester Road
Town/City: Countesthorpe
Postcode: LE8 5PR
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 0116 277 1555
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Life Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: Life Multi-Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Gareth Williams
Capacity: 1795
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1149 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 64% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.5%

Location and administration

URN: 147902
DfE Number: 855/4027
UKPRN: 10085700
UPRN: 100032072120
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Blaby (E07000129)
Constituency: South Leicestershire (E14001488)
Electoral Ward: Countesthorpe (E05015264)

Easting & Northing: 457050E, 295738N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 33' 25.69" N 1° 9' 35.31" W
Plus Code: 9C4WHR4R+V3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Headteacher Catherine Aitcheson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Andrew Berrill - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2029.
  • Mrs Alison Bluff - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 January 2028.
  • Mr Elias Chidavaenzi - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 September 2029.
  • Mr Kevin Kinsella - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 November 2025.
  • Ms Tenisha Kirk - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 June 2029.
  • Mr Joel Sherrard - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 January 2026.
  • Ms Abigail Stewart - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 February 2029.
  • Ms Abigail Stewart - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 February 2029.
  • Mr John Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 June 2026.
  • Jacqueline Walker - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2014.
  • Mrs Katie Wilkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 September 2029.