Brockley 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
At Brockley Primary School, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, happy, and valued. Our school is a caring community where children are encouraged to discover their strengths, develop confidence, and achieve their very best. Our Vision: The Brockley Way Only My Best Is Good Enough This motto guides everything we do.
We want children to: We set high standards for both pupils and staff because we believe every child can succeed. We work closely with families to make sure children get the support they need academically, socially, and emotionally. We regularly review what we do to make sure it meets the needs of all our pupils and prepares them for the future.
We are proud to be part of the Bolsover Excellence Schools Trust (BEST), a group of local schools that share ideas and support each other to keep improving. This means we can learn from others, celebrate successes, and make sure our school is always moving forward. We d love you to visit and see our school in action.
Here you will find, you ll find: If you d like to know more, please get in touch. I d be delighted to welcome you.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
22 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Band
- Book Club
- Choir
- Computing
- Dance
- Debating
- Drama
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Rugby
- Stem
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Jane Considine (The Write Stuff)
- Kapow Primary
and 6 more
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Basic Skills Quality MarkLiteracy and numeracy
- Sport EnglandRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 112510
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- Bolsover
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Mosley | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Simpson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Conor Beastall | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Jayne Carrick | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Gavin Lyons | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Karen Lumb | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Elton Sperring | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Donna Hales Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 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