Barlborough Primary School
Community primary school in Chesterfield (Derbyshire).
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 privilege as the Headteacher of Barlborough Primary to introduce you to our amazing school. Barlborough is a vibrant, inclusive and happy school where children work hard and are supported by a passionate and dedicated staff team. Our families place their trust in us to provide the very best education for their children, which is something we take very seriously.
We believe children achieve more when school, parents and the community work together. We are committed to ensuring this is a true partnership; your views and opinions are important to us. We are aspirational for all of our children, and keen to provide opportunities to ensure they can reach their full potential.
We aim to ensure that every child is equipped with the skills, knowledge, qualities and values that they need to be successful. Our website will give you an insight into life at Barlborough Primary. But why not come and see for yourself? We would be delighted to meet you and give you the opportunity to see our school in action.
If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Athletics
- Computing
- Dance
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Swimming
- Textiles
- Yoga
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 112505
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- Bolsover
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Catriona Growns & Samantha Norton | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Emma Furniss | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Ms Kerry Ayres | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Claire Birch | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Jessica Clayton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Headteacher James Thompson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mrs Samantha Norton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Catriona Growns | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Paul Michael Burgess | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Claire Gambles | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Linda Elizabeth Watson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
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