Linton Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Linton Primary School
Address: Main Street, Linton
Town/City: Swadlincote
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: DE12 6QA
Telephone Number: 01283 760382
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Catherine Hollis
Capacity: 280
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 278 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.5%

Location and administration

URN: 112978
DfE Number: 830/5204
UKPRN: 10073687
UPRN: 100032001420
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: South Derbyshire (E07000039)
Constituency: South Derbyshire (E14001483)
Electoral Ward: Linton (E05008814)

Easting & Northing: 427920E, 316403N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 44' 42.62" N 1° 35' 15.78" W
Plus Code: 9C4WPCW6+3W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Overseal Primary School (2.1km)
  2. Pegasus School (2.5km)
  3. St George's CofE Primary School (2.6km)
  4. Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School (2.9km)
  5. Pennine Way Junior Academy (2.9km)
  6. Albert Village Primary School (2.9km)
  7. Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School (3.5km)
  8. Rosliston CofE Primary School (3.6km)
  9. Netherseal St Peter's CofE (C) Primary School (3.7km)
  10. Stanton Primary School (3.8km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Angie Baxter - Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
  • Miss Michelle Coates - Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 June 2027.
  • Mrs Ruth Gee - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 22 January 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Green - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 4 January 2020.
  • Mrs Claire Harmsworth - Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 July 2027.
  • Mr Joseph Kenney - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2026.
  • Mrs Gemma Martin - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 4 October 2030.
  • Miss Michelle McGrail - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2029.
  • Mrs Liz Merrick - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 June 2027.
  • Mrs Liz Merrick - Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 July 2026.
  • Miss Catherine Rowley - Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 January 2029.
  • Ms Charlotte Turnbull - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2029.
  • Mrs Jean Walden - Governor. Appointed on 25 October 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 October 2028.
  • Mr Adam Windle - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2030.
  • Mr Ian Wright - Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 December 2028.