St Martins School
Academy special converter school in Derby (Derby).
Location
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Welcome to St Martins School! Welcome to St Martins School, where we are led by our Headteacher, Toni Beardmore. Toni is passionate about creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where every student is empowered to succeed. At the heart of our diverse school is a commitment to our vision: Shaping Successful Futures.
We will ensure this vision is woven into every aspect of school life, from the support offered to students to the collaborative spirit among staff and the wider community. Our core values drive our mission to help every student realise their potential. Under Toni's leadership, St Martins is a place where all are encouraged to grow, succeed, and feel valued.
I look forward to welcoming you into our community, where together, we create a brighter future for all. If you want to help shape an inclusive society, I would love to hear from you! Toni Beardmore Headteacher
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- International School AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 147143
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Derby
- Constituency
- Derby South
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2020
Governing body (9 current, 5 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Holly Dyer | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mr Keir Mather Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Jeff Howe Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Scales | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2026 | |
| Mr Daniel Lodge | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Nicolette Robinson | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Samantha Thompson | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Emma Varney | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Toni Beardmore | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mr Philip Swindley | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Connor Todd | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Keir Mather Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Miss Holly Dyer Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
| Hazel Charlton Former | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2013 · term ended 2026 |
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