Henleaze Infant School
Academy converter primary school in Bristol (Bristol, City of).
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 value Respect Nurturing a culture where we treat others with kindness and empathy Encouraging every child to believe in their ability to achieve great things Encouraging children to ask questions, embrace creativity and discover their passions.
Fostering a sense of belonging where children support one another and celebrate shared successes and living our values of Respect, Curiosity, Ambition and Community Henleaze Infant and Junior Schools are places where children are encouraged to ask questions, to dream big, and to recognise the importance of contributing to something greater than themselves.
I am excited to lead our dedicated staff in continuing to provide a safe, inspiring, and inclusive environment where every child can flourish.
Whether you are a prospective parent, a current family, or a member of the wider community, I warmly invite you to explore our website, visit our schools, and see for yourself the enthusiasm and joy that fill our classrooms and playgrounds.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 150940
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Constituency
- Bristol North West
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2024
Governing body (12 current, 17 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Amar Shah | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Amar Shah Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Hannah Sterlini | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Janet Bremner | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2026 | |
| Dr Jude Bramton | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Adrian Jones | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mr Ben McLewis | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Ms Emilie Poletto-Lawson | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Louise Walton | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Gemma Fricker | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mr Luke Dormehl | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Ms Helen Griffin | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Ms Sallie Wood | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Hazel Phillips Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Mel Garrett Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Helen Griffin Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Janet Bremner Former | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 · term ended 2026 | |
| Ms Hazel Phillips Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Adrian Jones Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Ben McLewis Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Mel Garrett Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Headteacher Gemma Fricker Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Luke Dormehl Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sallie Wood Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Emilie Poletto-Lawson Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Dr Jude Bramton Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Ania Kopel-Hanna Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Louise Walton Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Melissa Finch Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
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