Littleover Community School
Community secondary school in Derby (Derby).
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
Our aims are simple, but they underpin everything we expect from our students, and they underpin the vision for our school. In our school, students develop a love of lifelong learning, understanding that developing their knowledge and skills empowers them. Our engaging and diverse curriculum allows students to flourish.
In our school, students contribute to the caring and supportive environment, knowing that compassion and thoughtfulness are characteristics which are celebrated and should be demonstrated in all their thoughts and actions.
In our school, students succeed, both through academic excellence and through achievements beyond the traditional curriculum, valuing the resilience and effort required to achieve the highest standards for the community and individually. As a result, our expectations are high. Staff, students and parents work together to ensure that all members of our community feel valued.
We look forward to welcoming you into the community. First experiences are easier to navigate if you know what to expect. Take our virtual interactive tour for a behind-the-scenes look at our facilities – a welcoming, safe and supportive environment where your child can thrive.
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.- Badminton
- Basketball
- Chess
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Football
- Netball
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Textiles
- Debating
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Careers MarkRecognised award
- Stonewall School ChampionLGBT+ inclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 112956
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Derby
- Constituency
- Derby North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr James Law | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Brian David Scanlon Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Luke Samson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Gurdeep Rai | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Laura Johnson | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 |
| Mr David Revell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Panya Henry-Williams | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Thomas Bull | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Basharet Mohammed | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Dhanushka Hapuarachchi Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Corey Beck Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Dr James Law Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Andrew Booth Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · 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