Lightwoods Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Lightwoods Primary Academy
Address: Castle Road East
Town/City: Oldbury
County: West Midlands
Postcode: B68 9BG
Country: 10025640476
Telephone Number: 0121 429 2542
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust
Sponsor: Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Rob Matthews
Capacity: 390
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 385 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.7%

Location and administration

URN: 148333
DfE Number: 333/2025
UKPRN: 10087289
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Sandwell (E08000028)
Constituency: Warley (E14001016)
Electoral Ward: Old Warley (E05001272)

Easting & Northing: 400795E, 285576N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 28' 7.53" N 1° 59' 22.53" W
Plus Code: 9C4WF296+G5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Rajeev Bahl - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 7 October 2025.
  • Mrs Amy Danks - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2025.
  • Mrs Kerry Forward - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2026.
  • Mrs Lisa Lines - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 February 2027.
  • Mr Rob Matthews - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 May 2025.
  • Ms Jennifer Okoeguale - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2027.
  • Mr Neil Robertson - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 January 2026.
  • Mr Ashley Savell-Boss - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Warwick - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 September 2025.