St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Address: Leonard Street
Town/City: Derby
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: DE23 8EG
Telephone Number: 01332 854984
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-7)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Interim Executive Headteacher: Ms Luisa Pancisi
Capacity: 120
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 129 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 108% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.8%

Location and administration

URN: 112915
DfE Number: 831/3526
UKPRN: 10080361
UPRN: 10010674391
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Derby (E06000015)
Constituency: Derby South (E14001194)
Electoral Ward: Arboretum (E05015511)
Diocese: CE12(Diocese of Derby)

Easting & Northing: 435523E, 335323N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 54' 53.28" N 1° 28' 22.95" W
Plus Code: 9C4WWG7G+WQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Rosehill Infant and Nursery School (0.4km)
  2. St James' Church of England Aided Junior School (0.4km)
  3. St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.6km)
  4. Castleward Spencer Academy (0.7km)
  5. Arboretum Primary School (0.7km)
  6. Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School (0.7km)
  7. Becket Primary School (0.9km)
  8. Derby College (0.9km)
  9. UTC Derby Pride Park (0.9km)
  10. Stonehill Nursery School (1.0km)
Governors

  • Mrs Anne Benson-Smith - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 8 February 2026.
  • Mrs Anne Benson-Smith - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 8 February 2030.
  • Mrs Sharon Dale - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 January 2029.
  • Mrs Heather Kinuthia - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 January 2030.
  • David Matthews - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2029.
  • Jenny Molloy - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2029.
  • Mr Edward Nkwelle - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2029.
  • Mrs Juliet Onogomuho - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 May 2029.
  • Miss Luisa Pancisi - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Sam Slater - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2024.