Bowman Academy
Free schools special school in Loughborough (Leicestershire).
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
Our pupils gave it their all at the recent Table Top Cricket contest! They showed fantastic teamwork and determination throughout, representing our school brilliantly. We are so proud of their effort and attitude! ... See More See Less Bowman Academy Shepshed LE12 9BN Tel: 01509 363063 © 2026 Bowman Academy Built and hosted by Giger Media Site content managed by CIT Academies
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Climbing
- Mindfulness
- ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support)
- Forest School
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 150787
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Constituency
- Loughborough
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2024
Governing body (5 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Kathyrn Anne Cook | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr James Henson | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Rebecca Driver | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Stephen Wigfull | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ashley Caress | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
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