Kniveton CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Kniveton CofE Primary School
Address: Ostrich Lane, Kniveton
Town/City: Ashbourne
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: DE6 1JJ
Telephone Number: 01335 342573
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Katy Popple
Capacity: 63
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 55 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.9%

Location and administration

URN: 112834
DfE Number: 830/3062
UKPRN: 10071064
UPRN: 10070084330
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Derbyshire Dales (E07000035)
Constituency: Derbyshire Dales (E14001195)
Electoral Ward: Dovedale, Parwich & Brassington (E05014599)
Diocese: CE12(Diocese of Derby)

Easting & Northing: 421057E, 350455N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 3' 5.69" N 1° 41' 13.86" W
Plus Code: 9C5W3827+J4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Henry Carter - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 February 2029.
  • Mrs Gill Gorman - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 September 2025.
  • Mr Paul Heaney - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2028.
  • Mr Paul Heaney - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 December 2029.
  • June Lomas - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 October 2026.
  • Mr Doug McConnachie - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 December 2027.
  • Mrs Keeley McDonald - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2027.
  • Mr Matt Mellor - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 December 2029.
  • Reverend Phil Michell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 10 December 2025.
  • Mrs Katy Popple - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Rob Savidge - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2025.
  • Mrs Georgina Smythe-Dillon - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 December 2029.