Denby Free CofE VA Primary School
School Name: Denby Free CofE VA Primary School Address: Church Street, Denby Village Town/City: Ripley County: Derbyshire Postcode: DE5 8PH Telephone Number: 01332 880416 Website: http://www.denbyfree.derbyshire.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Jen Clarke
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 113 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.7%
URN: 112881
DfE Number: 830/3315
UKPRN: 10071051
UPRN: 200000383569
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Amber Valley (E07000032)
Constituency: Amber Valley (E14001066)
Electoral Ward: Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley (E05014702)
Diocese: CE12(Diocese of Derby)
Easting & Northing: 439931E, 346474N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 0' 53.01" N 1° 24' 22.04" W
Plus Code: 9C5W2H7V+VH
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Helen Burgess - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2027.
- Mrs Jennifer Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Dr Gwyneth Eanor - Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 February 2029.
- Mrs Elizabeth Fisher - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 March 2028.
- Mrs Sarah Fowler - Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 June 2026.
- Miss Charlotte Hunt - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 December 2027.
- Mrs Kim Jones - Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 January 2029.
- Revd Martin Jones - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2015 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
- Mrs Sarah Pepper - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 July 2029.
- Mrs Lyndsay Reast - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 April 2026.
- Mrs Lyndsay Reast - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 April 2030.
- Mrs Dawn Roberts - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 November 2027.