St Giles CofE Primary School
Academy converter primary school (Derbyshire).
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
A very warm welcome to our Church of England Primary School, where our motto Everybody Matters is at the heart of everything we do. I am extremely proud to lead a school community that values each child as a unique individual, created in the image of God and nurtured with respect, optimism and love.
We are deeply committed to providing an inspirational, inclusive environment where children feel safe, excited, and empowered to achieve their full potential. Our Christian ethos guides us in fostering compassion, resilience, and a deep sense of belonging. If you visit us, you will hear children of all ages saying God is with us, he knows us and loves us .
They will tell you that our school expectations are Safe, Ready, Love and that through God's love, we all flourish and succeed . Through strong partnerships with families, the church, and the wider community, we aim to develop confident, caring learners who are ready to make a positive difference in the world.
Thank you for visiting our website I hope it gives you a glimpse into the warmth, joy, and purpose that defines our loving school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
- Swimming
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 144383
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
- North East Derbyshire
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Christine Holmes-Elener | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2020 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revd Daniel Cooke | Local Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 |
| Mr David Darbyshire-Clarke | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Mr David Beech | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Carly Ludlam | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Laura Parkes | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Gemma Ellison | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jean Cookson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rachel Amos | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2018 · until 2030 |
| Headteacher Matt Loader | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2013 |
| Revd Andy Walker Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
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