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Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School

Academy converter primary school in Derby (Derby).

KS2 RWM expected
68%
▲ 6pp England 2024/25: 62%
2024/25
Reading expected
85%
▲ 10pp England 2024/25: 75%
2024/25
Maths expected
81%
▲ 7pp England 2024/25: 74%
2024/25
Writing expected
81%
▲ 9pp England 2024/25: 72%
2024/25
Attendance rate
96.6%
▲ 2pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
24.9
▲ 4.2 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
4.0%
▼ 21pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
107%
449 / 420 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

Thank you for taking the time to visit our website as it introduces you to the life of Walter Evans C of E Primary School, part of the Derby Diocesan Multi Academy Trust. (.

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

Enrichment

6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Choir
  • Computing
  • Dance
  • Music
  • Times Tables Rock Stars
  • Little Wandle

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Carnegie Centre of ExcellenceRecognised award

Key facts

URN
142752
Type
Academy converter
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
Derby
Constituency
Derby North
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
2016

Governing body (10 current, 1 former)

iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Dr Peter Timothy MeakinChair of Local Governing BodyAppointed by GB/boardsince 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Rev Rachael BrooksLocal GovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Amy BurtonLocal GovernorElected by parentssince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Tom HughesLocal GovernorElected by parentssince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Ben KelseyLocal GovernorParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2020 · until 2028
Mrs Sarah Lillian NorthamLocal GovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Benjamin Scott RickettsLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2018 · until 2026 ends 2026
Ms Joanne Louise BainesLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2018 · until 2027 ends 2027
Headteacher David BrownLocal GovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2017
Mrs Rosalind Mary ClarkLocal GovernorAppointed by LAsince 2014 · until 2027 ends 2027
Miss Laura Gunn FormerLocal GovernorElected by school staffsince 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