Calow CofE VC Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Chesterfield (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
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father which is in heaven." Matthew 5:16 At Calow Church of England (V.C.) Primary School we are a safe, nurturing community with a kind and caring Christian ethos. We inspire and empower everyone to let their inner light shine and brighten the world with their gifts and talents.
Our school is supportive and encouraging so that everyone is able to grow and flourish. By raising aspirations, we prepare our children for their future adventures both spiritually and academically. At Calow CofE VC Primary School we expect our children to SHINE "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father which is in heaven."
Matthew 5:16 "Treat others as you want to be treated" Luke 6v31 " For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the lord but i n also in the eyes of man" 2Corinthans 8V21 "Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed" Ecclesiastes 4v9
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Drama
- Music
- Sewing
- Swimming
- Woodwork
- Forest School
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 112876
- 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
- Bolsover
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sheila Cotton | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Mary Thompson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Reverend Joe Edward Cooper | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2026 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Bingham | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Julie Oldale | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr John Revill | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Anne Greenan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr James Thompson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sarah Wigfield | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Mrs Sarah Pearson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Hannah Fisher Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Father Steven Tricklebank Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 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