Uplands Academy

What Uplands Academy does

Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy (operating as Uplands Academy) is a state-funded junior school located at Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DR, providing Key Stage 2 education to children in Years 3–6 (ages 7–11). The school is operated by L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number 08296921, registered office 5a The Ropewalk, Nottingham, NG1 5DU). It delivers the UK National Curriculum across core subjects (Maths, English, Science) and a broad range of foundation subjects including Art, Computing, Design and Technology, Geography, History, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, Religious Education, Spanish, Oracy, and Writing, supplemented by an Eco Schools program, Wraparound Care, free breakfast club, and swimming pool access. The school holds a Gold Mark School Sports Award for four consecutive years through 2026 and received an Ofsted inspection in March 2019 affirming curriculum quality.

The business model is entirely state-funded: the school receives UK government per-pupil funding supplemented by Pupil Premium Grant, Sports Premium, and Free School Meals reimbursement. No tuition is charged; admissions are governed by local authority policy and the school's own admissions process. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on the school website, an active Facebook page, and in-person open days (next scheduled for 9 September 2026) to attract prospective families for Year 3 entry. The school employs 17 staff and is led by Headteacher Mrs Lucy Carlisle, with a management team including a SENDCo (Mrs Michelle Shaukat), three Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads, a Safeguarding Governor, and pupil/parent support staff. The school's value proposition centers on inclusive, community-focused education, British values, multi-lingual community integration, full-time pastoral support, and SEND provision.

Name

Uplands Academy

Legal name

Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy

Website

https://uplandsacademy.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy is a state-funded junior school in Leicester, UK, providing Key Stage 2 education (Years 3–6, ages 7–11) under the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust to local families via government per-pupil funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual School Course Providers (Single-Course/Part-Time Enrollment) (EDAJADAE)

Keywords

• Primary education
• Junior school
• National curriculum
• Key stage two
• State-funded academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Leicester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: As a state-funded junior academy, the school receives government funding for educational provision. Additional funding streams include Pupil Premium Grant for disadvantaged pupils, Sports Premium for PE and sports provision, and free school meals eligibility.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy is a state-funded junior school providing National Curriculum education for Key Stage 2 pupils (Years 3-6, ages 7-11). The school offers a broad curriculum across core and foundation subjects, alongside enrichment programmes such as Eco Schools, Oracy, and Wraparound Care, and supports pupils with SEND needs through dedicated coordination and pastoral staff.

Product overview

Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy is a single-site junior school operated by the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust. The school provides Key Stage 2 education (Years 3-6, ages 7-11) following the UK National Curriculum. The school offers a broad curriculum including core subjects (Maths, English, Science), foundation subjects (Computing, Art, Design & Technology, Geography, History, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, Religious Education, Spanish), plus enrichment programs such as Eco Schools, Oracy, and Wraparound Care. The school has received a Gold Mark for sports for 4 consecutive years.

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Products and services

• Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy Junior School Education (Key Stage 2) State-funded junior school education for Key Stage 2 pupils (Years 3-6, ages 7-11) following the UK National Curriculum, with subject areas including Maths, English, Science, Computing, Art, Design and Technology, Geography, History, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, Religious Education, Spanish, Reading, Writing, and Oracy. Designed for families in Leicester seeking a community-focused, Ofsted-rated education.
• Wraparound Care (Before and After School) Before and after school care service for pupils, providing extended-hours supervision and activities for parents and carers who require childcare outside standard school hours.
• Eco Schools Programme A whole-school environmental education and sustainability programme that integrates Eco Schools activities across the curriculum, including school-grown produce used in the kitchen.
• Music Lessons Music lessons delivered to pupils as part of the academy's enrichment programme, with free music lessons available to eligible Pupil Premium Grant recipients.
• SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Support Comprehensive Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision coordinated by a dedicated SENDCo, supporting children with SEND through tailored learning, pastoral care, and external agency coordination.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• L.E.A.D. Academy TrustcoreOthersUplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy is operated by L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales with company number 08296921. The trust provides governance, oversight, and support for the academy. Registered office is located at 5a The Ropewalk, Nottingham, NG1 5DU.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• White Horse Federation: UK multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary schools across multiple regions in England with shared services and governance. Comparable as a MAT with similar primary school operations and similar funding/revenue model.
• Greenwood Academies Trust: Multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary schools primarily in the East Midlands, including the Leicester region. Comparable due to geographic overlap and similar primary school operations with shared MAT governance and resource models.
• Lion Academy Trust: UK multi-academy trust operating primary schools in the Midlands and surrounding areas. Comparable due to geographic proximity and primary school focus with similar trust-level governance structures.
• Reach Academy Trust: UK multi-academy trust (operating as Reach2) focused on school improvement and operational excellence across primary and secondary academies. Comparable as a similar-sized MAT with primary school focus and shared services model.
• Harris Federation: One of the UK's largest multi-academy trusts, operating primary and secondary academies across England with shared curriculum, governance, and operational models. Comparable as a major MAT with similar primary school operations and centralized back-office functions.
• Oasis Community Learning: UK multi-academy trust with a portfolio of primary and secondary schools focused on community inclusion and holistic education. Comparable as a MAT operating similar primary schools with community-focused ethos and similar curriculum breadth.
• Academies Enterprise Trust: One of the UK's largest multi-academy trusts with a diverse portfolio of primary and secondary academies across England. Comparable as a major UK MAT operating similar primary schools under shared governance and standardized curriculum frameworks.
• L.E.A.D. Academy Trust: The multi-academy trust that operates Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy and other primary schools across England. Comparable as the parent organization operating similar primary schools with shared governance, central services, and curriculum resources across the trust network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/748860634969932
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uplands-academy

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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