Castleton CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Hope Valley (Derbyshire).
KS2 RWM expected
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not published
Reading expected
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not published
Maths expected
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not published
Writing expected
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not published
Attendance rate
71.8%
▼ 23pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
9.1
▼ 11.6 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
14.3%
▼ 11pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
48%
21 / 44 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
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 the school
- URN
- 112807
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- High Peak
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Governing body (6 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Claire McGuiness | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Hayley Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Rev Louise Petheram | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Christine Tonkins | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Sophie Dent | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Claire McGuiness | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Ann Flavell Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Glenys Parry Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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