St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Address: Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse
Town/City: Dronfield
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: S18 8ZQ
Telephone Number: 01246 417243
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr John Clapham
Capacity: 226
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 193 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.8%

Location and administration

URN: 112913
DfE Number: 830/3523
UKPRN: 10078149
UPRN: 10034034620
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: North East Derbyshire (E07000038)
Constituency: North East Derbyshire (E14001391)
Electoral Ward: Gosforth Valley (E05012051)
Diocese: CE12(Diocese of Derby)

Easting & Northing: 433774E, 378366N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 18' 6.52" N 1° 29' 40.33" W
Plus Code: 9C5W8G24+P5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery (0.2km)
  2. William Levick Primary School (0.7km)
  3. Dronfield Junior School (1.6km)
  4. Dronfield Infant School (1.6km)
  5. Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School (1.9km)
  6. Lenthall Infant and Nursery School (2.0km)
  7. Bradway Primary School (2.2km)
  8. Penny Acres Primary School (2.2km)
  9. Holmesdale Infant School (2.3km)
  10. Dronfield Stonelow Junior School (2.3km)
Governors

  • Mr Gary Adlington - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Mr John Clapham - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2007 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Craig Handford - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 November 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 15 November 2029.
  • Mrs Jodie Hobson - Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 November 2029.
  • Mr Marc Howell - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 10 July 2026.
  • Mr Donald King - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2013 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Robert Mason - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 9 November 2029.
  • Mrs Lindsey Minott - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 February 2028.
  • Mrs Julie Price - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 2 October 2026.
  • Mr David Rigby - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 28 November 2027.
  • Mr Matthew Swift - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2018 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 April 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Turner - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 3 October 2029.
  • Rev Christina Walker - Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 29 January 2029.