Melbourne Junior School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Melbourne Junior School
Address: Packhorse Road, Melbourne
Town/City: Derby
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: DE73 8JE
Telephone Number: 01332 862344
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Danielle Martin
Capacity: 280
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 226 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.9%

Location and administration

URN: 112593
DfE Number: 830/2174
UKPRN: 10070687
UPRN: 200003154360
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: South Derbyshire (E07000039)
Constituency: South Derbyshire (E14001483)
Electoral Ward: Melbourne (E05008815)

Easting & Northing: 438749E, 325670N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 49' 40.11" N 1° 25' 34.37" W
Plus Code: 9C4WRHHF+4G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Melbourne Infant School (0.1km)
  2. Weston-on-Trent CofE (VA) Primary School (3.0km)
  3. St Hardulph's Church of England Primary School (3.3km)
  4. Dame Catherine Harpur's School (3.8km)
  5. Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy (3.9km)
  6. Chellaston Academy (4.4km)
  7. Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School (4.5km)
  8. Welden School (4.8km)
  9. Foxbridge Primary School (4.8km)
  10. Homefields Primary School (4.9km)
Governors

  • Mr Thomas Beardmore - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
  • Dr Rachel Busfield - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
  • Mr Mark Cooper - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2027.
  • Ms Jackie Edwards - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Mr Russell Grant - Governor. Appointed on 14 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 February 2027.
  • Mr Jonathan Hill - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mrs Deborah Hindley - Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 September 2027.
  • Ms Danielle Martin - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Danielle Martin - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Deborah Nolan - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2026.
  • Mr Rob Peat - Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 January 2028.
  • Miss Vikki Roberts - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Mr Luke Sherriff - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2027.
  • Mrs Helen Smith - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Mrs Fiona van Rooyen - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Jane Whirledge - Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2006 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.