Newlands Primary Academy
Free schools primary school in Waterlooville (Hampshire).
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
It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to Newlands Primary Academy. We opened our brand new school in September 2025 . At Newlands, we are setting out on an exciting journey to create a vibrant, nurturing, and inspiring learning community where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive.
As the founding Headteacher, I am proud to lead a school built on strong values and high aspirations. Our mission is to develop confident, compassionate, and curious learners who are not only well-prepared academically but also equipped with the skills and character to flourish in the wider world.
Our passionate and dedicated team is committed to delivering a broad, engaging, and inclusive curriculum that captures children's interests and ignites a lifelong love of learning. From the very start, we will offer rich learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom including outdoor learning, local exploration, and opportunities to connect with nature.
At Newlands Primary Academy, we believe in the power of partnership. We are excited to build strong, supportive relationships with parents, carers, and the wider community to ensure every child receives the very best start to their educational journey.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 151648
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- Fareham and Waterlooville
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2025
Governing body (9 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Charlotte Corp | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Watson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jennifer Thornton | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Sharon Corbett | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Isaac Emere Johnson | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Stephen Corcoran | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Megan Carter | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mrs Jodie Anthony | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Kim Markham | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2020 | |
| Mr Oliver Craig Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Bryony Sanderson Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Kayode Obi Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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