Lakeside Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Tamworth (Staffordshire).
Location
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The aim of Mercia Primary Academy Trust (MPAT) is to ensure everyone is valued and shares responsibility for the challenging learning that take place. At Lakeside Primary School we promote the ethos of 'Learning Together, Success Forever' which sits inside the further vision of MPAT.
Our approach is based on a fundamental belief that all young people have talent and the potential to achieve more than they ever thought possible. We believe that the academic standards of our pupils and the outstanding progress that they make while members of Lakeside are fundamental corner stones for success in their future life.
Acquiring lifelong skills and a broad knowledge of all subjects is our ambition as professionals and will enable all children the opportunity to become happy well rounded and resilient individuals. All staff at Lakeside foster deep and meaningful relationships with our pupils which builds trust and a strong work ethic in our children.
Relationships are built on mutual respect between our young learners and all members of the school community. Staff ensure that learning is fun in a responsible and caring environment where pupils feel comfortable and safe. This allows them to develop their 'Growth Mindset' and resilience.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 145686
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Constituency
- Tamworth
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Neil Rose | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Higgs | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Kirstie Fox | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Tom Hatton | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Liz Murdoch | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Hayley Meads | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lesley Powell | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr David Ellis | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Whitney Davies | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Neil Probert | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Mr Steven Waite Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
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