Duffield the Meadows Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Duffield the Meadows Primary School
Address: Park Road
Town/City: Belper
Postcode: DE56 4GT
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01332 840305
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Faye Novak-Lemmings
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 260 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.8%

Location and administration

URN: 112690
DfE Number: 830/2344
UKPRN: 10076132
UPRN: 100032238442
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Amber Valley (E07000032)
Constituency: Mid Derbyshire (E14001362)
Electoral Ward: Duffield & Quarndon (E05014697)

Easting & Northing: 433783E, 343336N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 59' 12.98" N 1° 29' 53.1" W
Plus Code: 9C4WXGP2+QQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Sophie Coussens - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 November 2029.
  • Mrs Kim Durkin - Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 June 2027.
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  • Mrs Claire Millington - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mrs Faye Novak-Lemmings - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2100.
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