Longstone CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Great Longstone (Derbyshire).
Location
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We are an inclusive and nurturing Christian school rooted in the heart of our rural communities. Our vision is to be the school of choice for our local communities where every child is nurtured, a love of learning is ignited and each child can shine.
The Cross Great Longstone Nr Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1TZ Longstone CE Primary School about 3 days ago We have arrived at Young Voices!! Look out for us - we are behind the stage, to the left at the very top!
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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.- Computing
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 112887
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 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 (12 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Chasca Twyman | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sophie Stephenson Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Chasca Twyman | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sarah Butterworth | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Joanne Mills | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Steve Ojari | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Anna Cole | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Mark Knight | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mr David Beale | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Emma Knightley | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Tim Raybould | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr John Hopkins | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Lee Reed | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Tony Stirland Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sophie Stephenson Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Juliette Fraser Former | Governor | Elected by parents | 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