Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School
Address: Ashes Lane, Fenny Bentley
Town/City: Ashbourne
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: DE6 1LD
Telephone Number: 01335 350362
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Peter Johnston
Capacity: 70
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 48 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 69% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.8%

Location and administration

URN: 112883
DfE Number: 830/3317
UKPRN: 10071050
UPRN: 10070079106
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: 417463E, 350082N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 2' 54.08" N 1° 44' 26.95" W
Plus Code: 9C5W27X5+8M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (3.0km)
  2. Ashbourne Primary School (3.3km)
  3. St Oswald's CofE Primary School (3.6km)
  4. Kniveton CofE Primary School (3.6km)
  5. Ilam Church of England Primary School (4.1km)
  6. Hilltop Primary Academy (4.6km)
  7. Parwich Primary School (4.6km)
Associated schools

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Governors

  • Mr Ken Croft - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Dr Natalie De Sousa - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Laura Duncker-Brown - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Peter Johnston - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Jacqui Lansley - Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 January 2030.
  • Mrs Gillian Lockett - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Jo Mason - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 September 2029.
  • Revd Nicola McNally - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 26 November 2027.
  • Liz Peach - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr John Sinclair - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 November 2027.
  • Catherine Summerhayes - Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2026 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 19 January 2030.
  • Ms Janet Turville - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Iona Wood - Governor. Appointed on 20 August 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 7 July 2030.
  • Angie Woolley - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2028.