Lenthall Infant and Nursery 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
At Lenthall Infant & Nursery School, we nurture curious, confident learners in a safe and inspiring environment. Rooted in our BE PROUD values, we celebrate diversity, foster independence, and build strong foundations for lifelong learning.
At Lenthall, we are a close-knit, inclusive community where every child is supported to become a confident, curious, and independent learner. Through rich, hands-on experiences and a broad, ambitious curriculum, we ignite a love of learning and empower children to communicate, think critically, and take pride in who they are and where they come from.
Rooted in our BE PROUD values, we work in partnership with families to build strong foundations for life - celebrating diversity, encouraging risk-taking, and fostering a deep sense of belonging and aspiration. Together, we grow learners who are ready to embrace the world with open minds and big dreams.
Our Values The Heart of Lenthall Our values shape who we are, how we learn, and how we support one another every day. B Believe in yourself at Lenthall, we believe: Trust yourself. E Equality for all at Lenthall, we are equal: Treat everyone fairly. P Perseverance at Lenthall, we persevere: Keep trying.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
15 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Computing
- Dance
- Football
- Gardening
- Gymnastics
- Netball
- Stem
- Yoga
- Forest School
- Little Wandle
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Letters and Sounds
- Reading Spine
- Talk for Writing
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Modeshift STARSRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 112696
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- North East Derbyshire
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stephen Thompson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Daniel Tunnicliff | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Miss Alison Ball | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Tahira Wilcox | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Geoffrey Hall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Elizabeth Brown | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Peter John Commons | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
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