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School · PrimaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School

Voluntary aided primary school in Ashbourne (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
94.5%
▼ 0.3pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
17.3
▼ 3.4 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
20.8%
▼ 4pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
69%
48 / 70 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

Ashes Lane, Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1LD Opening our eyes to find meaningful happiness – learning, achieving and growing together as a family A very warm welcome to The FitzHerbert Church of England Primary School. Our happy village school is at the heart of our village community, and we would encourage you to come and visit our school in action!

Our village school puts the children and the families at the heart of everything that we do; taking a fully holistic view of the children ensures their development not only academically, but as the wonderful people they are. We believe in the celebrating the children's individuality and differences.

As a church school, our Christian values play a significant role in our day-to-day life. Our strong relationship with the church is evident throughout the year, from collective worships in church to Easter Services, Carols by Candlelight and Christingle services!

Our committed staff are enthusiastic in developing self-belief in our pupils as we offer a broad, interesting and creative curriculum. We aim to bring learning to life and offer a broad range of enrichment opportunities through our after-school clubs, educational visits or visitors to school.

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

Enrichment

13 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Climbing
  • Cricket
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Music
  • Netball
  • Rounders
  • Rugby
  • Swimming
  • Tennis

Awards

2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Teaching School HubRecognised award
  • International School AwardRecognised award

Key facts

URN
112883
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
Liz PeachChair of GovernorsAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2024 · until 2028

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Iona WoodGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2026 · until 2030
Jacqui LansleyGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Catherine SummerhayesGovernorNominated by other body and appointed by GBsince 2026 · until 2030
Jo MasonGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2025 · until 2029
Ms Janet TurvilleGovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Gillian LockettGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2025 · until 2029
Angie WoolleyGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr John SinclairGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Revd Nicola McNallyGovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Peter JohnstonGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2022
Mr Ken CroftGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2022 · until 2030
Dr Natalie de SousaGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2022 · until 2030
Laura Duncker-Brown FormerGovernorElected by school staffsince 2024 · 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