South Darley CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: South Darley CofE Primary School
Address: Cross Green
Town/City: Matlock
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: DE4 2JT
Telephone Number: 01629 732240
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Paul Wilde
Capacity: 70
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 54 (41% boys & 59% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.4%

Location and administration

URN: 112842
DfE Number: 830/3071
UKPRN: 10071061
UPRN: 10070108916
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Derbyshire Dales (E07000035)
Constituency: Derbyshire Dales (E14001195)
Electoral Ward: Bonsall & Winster (E05014592)
Diocese: CE12(Diocese of Derby)

Easting & Northing: 426826E, 361477N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 9' 1.43" N 1° 36' 0.74" W
Plus Code: 9C5W592X+5W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Richard Barton - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 July 2029.
  • Mr Paul Cubitt - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 27 March 2027.
  • Dr Elizabeth Edwards - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 January 2028.
  • Miss Jennifer Gill - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 October 2028.
  • Professor Jeremy Higham - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 13 October 2026.
  • Mr Mark Millinson - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 8 December 2029.
  • Mr Paul Nicholas Watts - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 19 May 2029.
  • Mr Paul Wilde - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Ms Eleanor Wood - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
  • Ms Eleanor Wood - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2026.