Calow CofE VC Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Calow CofE VC Primary School
Address: North Road, Calow
Town/City: Chesterfield
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: S44 5BD
Telephone Number: 01246 274370
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Wigfield
Capacity: 199
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 192 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36.1%

Location and administration

URN: 112876
DfE Number: 830/3162
UKPRN: 10077429
UPRN: 10034037269
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: North East Derbyshire (E07000038)
Constituency: Bolsover (E14001109)
Electoral Ward: Sutton (E05012060)
Diocese: CE12(Diocese of Derby)

Easting & Northing: 440796E, 371272N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 14' 15.2" N 1° 23' 24.3" W
Plus Code: 9C5W6JQ5+2X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Elizabeth Bingham - Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 16 June 2030.
  • Reverend Joe Edward Cooper - Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Sheila Cotton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Hannah Fisher - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2026.
  • Mrs Anne Greenan - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 March 2030.
  • Mrs Julie Oldale - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 July 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Pearson - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 December 2029.
  • Mr John Revill - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 26 November 2028.
  • Mr James Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 March 2030.
  • Mrs Mary Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2030.
  • Father Steven Tricklebank - Governor. Appointed on 27 July 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Wigfield - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).