Holmesdale Infant School
Community primary school in Dronfield (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
"Brilliant because we take care of each other. We celebrate what other children have done. I always feel safe. "Amazing because all the teachers are kind and helpful. Every teacher and pupil takes part. "The best because I love playtime. There are lots of places to play. I love going in the writing corner. I love handwriting so much I can't stop it.
Tremendous because we learn new things every day. The work is interesting. We learn really fun maths. I love maths! Fantastic because we respect each other. We are one big team. You make best friends at Holmesdale. Epic because it is as much fun as your home. That's why it's called Holmesdale Infant School!
The school I love because we get to grow our rainbow brains every day. we never give in. To promote and enrich the development of children to achieve their full potential in a caring, happy, creative and stimulating environment.
To promote high achievement and learning for life by working with children to: We believe that each child will succeed through experiencing quality in: Holmesdale Infant School The Avenue Dronfield S18 2LR
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cooking
- Football
- Computing
- Drama
- Mindfulness
- Forest School
Awards
3 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
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 112680
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- North East Derbyshire
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Dawn Curry | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Emily Drabble | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Angela Chappell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Michelle Emmens | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kathryn Attwood | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Katie Jo McGann | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sarah Lockwood | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Mrs Donna Wright Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Susannah Malden Wall Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
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