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About

Carsington and Hopton C of E Primary School Carsington and Hopton C of E Primary School Opening our eyes to find meaningful happiness – learning, achieving and growing together as a family Hello and welcome to Carsington and Hopton Church of England Primary School! We are a small, happy village school in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales.

Our school is a place of warmth and care, where we, Work hard and be kind! We deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, enabling our children to not only reach their potential academically, but also develop their confidence, independence and passion for learning.

These skills are taught from Reception, right up until the end of Year 6, in preparation for Secondary School and beyond. As well as learning in the classroom, our children love being outside, and particularly enjoy their Forest School sessions.

Throughout the year, we ensure that all children have the opportunity attend a residential, as well as participate in sporting events and educational visits.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Music
  • Forest School

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Teaching School HubRecognised award

Key facts

URN
112878
Type
Voluntary aided 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: Further from a major town or city

Governing body (13 current, 1 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Liz PeachChair of GovernorsParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Ms Iona WoodGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Jacqui LansleyGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Catherine SummerhayesGovernorAppointed by trusteessince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Jo MasonGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2025 · until 2029
Reverend Janet TurvilleGovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Gill LockettGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Angie WoolleyGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2029
John SinclairGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Dr Nicola McNallyGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Peter Maurice JohnstonGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2022
Mr Ken CroftGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2022 · until 2030
Natalie De SousaGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2022 · until 2030
Mrs Laura Duncker-Brown FormerGovernorElected by school staffsince 2024 · term ended 2026

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