South Darley CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Matlock (Derbyshire).
Location
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Living as children of light Welcome to South Darley C.E. Primary School Welcome to South Darley CofE Primary School. It has been designed to be useful and informative, whether you are an existing parent or pupil, or if you are looking to join our school community. Choosing the right school for your child is a vital first step on the educational ladder.
South Darley Primary School is different. We are small enough to care, big enough to ensure excellence in education. We enjoy a unique and beautiful setting, and we place a strong emphasis on good behaviour and on establishing the fundamentals of learning. If you think your child would benefit from what we can offer, please contact me or even better come and see us.
You will see that we really do have a beautiful school waiting for your child. Football league match - All Saints at St Giles Event Notification: Y5/6 Sportshall Athletics (12 pupils TBC) Contact Us South Darley C.E. Primary School Cross Green, Darley Bridge Nr Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2JT
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 112842
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Eleanor Wood Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mark Millinson | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Eleanor Wood | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Richard Barton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Paul Nicholas Watts | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Jennifer Gill | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Dr Elizabeth Edwards | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Paul Cubitt | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Paul Wilde | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2012 · until 2030 |
| Professor Jeremy Higham Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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