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School · PrimaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Ladysmith Junior School

Academy converter primary school in Exeter (Devon).

KS2 RWM expected
-
not published
Reading expected
-
not published
Maths expected
-
not published
Writing expected
-
not published
Attendance rate
95.4%
▲ 1pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
20.2
▼ 0.5 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
20.0%
▼ 5pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
94%
340 / 360 pupils
register figure (GIAS)

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

Welcome to Ladysmith Junior School, a vibrant and inclusive school rooted in the heart of our Exeter community. Our school is dedicated to fostering confident, well-rounded children who demonstrate respect for others and their environment. We strive to empower every child to thrive, lead and succee...

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Music
  • Netball
  • Times Tables Rock Stars
  • Forest School

Awards

2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Food for LifeRecognised award
  • Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing

Key facts

URN
151328
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Ages
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Devon
Constituency
Exeter
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
2024

Governing body (10 current, 2 former)

iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
James Lee FormerChair of Local Governing BodyAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2022 · term ended 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Helena TaylorLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2026 · until 2030
Josie RonsonLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2026 · until 2030
Peter OffordLocal GovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Sam StephensonLocal GovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Lynsey McCollLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
John McGloneLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Nicole PounceyLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Hollie EdmondsLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Neil WilliamsLocal GovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2024
Adam BrownLocal GovernorElected by school staffsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Justine Brooker FormerLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2022 · term ended 2026

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record