Fullhurst Community College
Foundation secondary school in Leicester (Leicester).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We are proud to serve a diverse community of students, aged 11-16 years, on our two sites in South West Leicester. Fullhurst Community College opened in 1991 following the closure of King Richard III School and Newarke School. Initially located on the King Richard site while a significant refurbishment of the Newarke site took place, we moved into the Newarke buildings in 1992.
We were the first school in Leicester to be rebuilt under the Building Schools for the Future Programme, but retaining our 1930's red brick fa ade and clock tower at the rear of the new design. This iconic symbol of the school in the local community is the original entrance and helps to retain the character of the existing school.
The school is a combination of high quality modern design and technology whilst preserving some of the architectural features of the old building. Our 15million new Fosse Campus opened its doors in 2019 and has enabled us to expand our student population to 1500 from September 2020.
Our Year 7 and 8 students begin their journey with us on Fosse Campus while the 9, 10 and 11 Year-groups are based at our Imperial Campus.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Badminton
- Band
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Dance
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Football
- Netball
- Rugby
- Stem
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 120298
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Constituency
- Leicester West
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
iMaintained school governing body (trust-linked).Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lynne Folwell | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Harley Childs | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Councillor Elly Cutkelvin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Marc Fairclough | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Nicki Mullineaux | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ian Newcombe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Steve White | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Dr Precious Orhie Akponah | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mr Gregory Hill | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mr Philip David Parkinson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Catherine Headley Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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