Duffield the Meadows Primary School
Community primary school in Belper (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
We aim to create an inclusive and supportive community where our children achieve and enjoy. Where everyone matters, and every day counts. Our vision is to create a school where children Achieve and Enjoy as part of an inclusive, supportive community. The Meadows school community are a passionate and ambitious team.
Our staff, governors, parents and carers, along with our children create a nurturing environment where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging, self-belief and positivity. We aspire to instil the attitudes, skills and knowledge for our children to become confident, lifelong learners.
Children at our school will be supported and motivated to become the best version of themselves, where everything is possible, prepared for the diverse world of today and tomorrow.
"More than just me" developing empathy and respect, understanding the views and needs of others "I can do it" developing confidence, trying new skills "Aim high" developing ambition, not giving up "Thinking for myself" developing initiative, and an enquiring state of mind "Dare to be different" developing inquisitive minds, being brave "How well did I do?" developing reflective thinking, identifying strengths and areas for development
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Gardening
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 112690
- 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
- Mid Derbyshire
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lorna Calder | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Claire Millington | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Chris Smith | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sophie Coussens | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Morven Harrison | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Matilda Southwood | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Anna Tedbury | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Emma Jayne Pitman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Matt Greasley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kim Durkin | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lorna Calder | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Faye Novak-Lemmings | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 · until 2100 |
| Dr Jason Long Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Sirah Sherwin-Bright Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Simon Richard George Rolfs Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 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