Murray Park Community School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Murray Park Community School
Address: Murray Road, Mickleover
Town/City: Derby
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: DE3 9LL
Telephone Number: 01332 515921
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Caley
Capacity: 1400
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1277 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.8%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • VI - Visual Impairment
  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • PD - Physical Disability
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 112991
DfE Number: 831/5406
UKPRN: 10007968
UPRN: 100032012793
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Derby (E06000015)
Constituency: Derby North (E14001193)
Electoral Ward: Mickleover (E05015520)

Easting & Northing: 431642E, 335735N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 55' 7.48" N 1° 31' 50.57" W
Plus Code: 9C4WWF99+FP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Dr Amanda Baxendale - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2028.
  • Headteacher Nicola Caley - Governor. Appointed on 9 April 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 April 2030.
  • Dr Paul Davies - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 October 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 16 September 2025.
  • Mrs Jacqueline Fowler - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2027.
  • Mr Jonathan Hithersay - Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 April 2028.
  • Mr George Makasis - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2026.
  • Mr Jamie McGaffin - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 September 2025.
  • Mrs Sofia Orme - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 16 December 2025.
  • Dr Deborah Emily Outhwaite - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
  • Mr Vasileios Papachristos - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 October 2027.
  • Mrs Alice Rose - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2026.
  • Mrs Louise Shaw - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2028.
  • Mrs Kate Temple - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
  • Miss Jan Catherine Woolley - Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2017 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 June 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Yemm - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 May 2028.