Carsington and Hopton Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Matlock (Derbyshire).
Location
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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
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Liz Peach | Chair of Governors | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Iona Wood | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jacqui Lansley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Catherine Summerhayes | Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jo Mason | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Reverend Janet Turville | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Gill Lockett | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Angie Woolley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2029 |
| John Sinclair | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Nicola McNally | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Peter Maurice Johnston | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Mr Ken Croft | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Natalie De Sousa | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Laura Duncker-Brown Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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