Desford Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Desford Community Primary School
Address: Kirkby Road, Desford
Town/City: Leicester
County: Leicestershire
Postcode: LE9 9JH
Telephone Number: 01455 822379
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Life Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: Life Multi-Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Colin Wilson
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 385 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.5%

Location and administration

URN: 149267
DfE Number: 855/2032
UKPRN: 10090959
UPRN: 10033831951
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Hinckley and Bosworth (E07000132)
Constituency: Hinckley and Bosworth (E14001288)
Electoral Ward: Newbold Verdon with Desford and Peckleton (E05005492)

Easting & Northing: 447476E, 302956N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 37' 22.57" N 1° 17' 59.93" W
Plus Code: 9C4WJPF2+52

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Dipali Chauhan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2028.
  • Mrs Charlotte Corbett - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 February 2028.
  • Ms Paula Davis Dean - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
  • Mrs Vivien Evans - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 February 2027.
  • Mrs Linda James - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2030.
  • Vee Kilambi - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2030.
  • Mrs Rebecca Miles - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 April 2026.
  • Mrs Joanna Murrell - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 December 2027.
  • Emma Parr - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2030.
  • Mrs Leonie Phillips - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Mr Colin Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 August 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).