Pilsley CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Bakewell (Derbyshire).
Location
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Welcome to Pilsley C of E Primary School Thank you for taking the time to visit our website as it introduces you to life at Pilsley C of E Primary School. You will find regularly updated information for both parents and pupils alike.
The school was opened in 1849 and was built by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire to provide an education for the children of the estate's workers. Since then, it has expanded with new classrooms and is now open to all, providing a friendly environment with a committed staff team where children thrive.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 112891
- Type
- Voluntary aided 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
- Derbyshire Dales
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew Wood | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2016 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Nicole Berryman | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Dan Hutcheson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Susie Grottick | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Harry Bowman | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Reverend Mark Richard Griffin | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 |
| Mr Rob Scothern | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Siobahn Spencer | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Richard Sherwood | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mr Chris Hubbuck | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Emma Bond | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2015 |
| Mrs Georgina Anderson Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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