Mickleover Primary School
Community primary school in Derby (Derby).
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 a genuine privilege to welcome you to Mickleover Primary School. This is a school built on care, opportunities and belonging. It's a special place where every child is known, valued and encouraged to become the very best version of themselves.
At the heart of Mickleover is a team of dedicated, hardworking staff who care deeply about the children they work alongside each day and I'm incredibly proud to lead them all. Their commitment, professionalism and belief in every child shape the culture of our school each day.
I truly believe that education is all about helping children discover who they are, what excites them and how they can make a positive difference in the world. Everything we do begins with the child - their voice, their needs and their unique journey.
Our ambition is simple: that every child leaves us motivated, proud and successful, equipped not just with knowledge, but with the confidence, curiosity and life skills to thrive.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Computing
- Mindfulness
- Music
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Carnegie Centre of ExcellenceRecognised award
- Food for LifeRecognised award
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 112790
- 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
- Derby
- Constituency
- Derby North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stephen Handsley Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Rebecca Pender | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Jenny Illsley | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Paul Sutton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Miss Rosalyn Chee | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2029 |
| Mr Sean Welsh | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rachel Emma Brailsford | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2016 · until 2028 |
| Mr Peter Joseph Barker | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2011 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Laura Chadwick Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Lynne Gerver Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2007 · 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