Lady Manners School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Lady Manners School
Address: Shutts Lane
Town/City: Bakewell
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: DE45 1JA
Telephone Number: 01629 812671
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Gary Peat
Capacity: 1437
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1405 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19%

Location and administration

URN: 112996
DfE Number: 830/5411
UKPRN: 10003740
UPRN: 10070084971
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Derbyshire Dales (E07000035)
Constituency: Derbyshire Dales (E14001195)
Electoral Ward: Bakewell (E05014591)

Easting & Northing: 421229E, 367709N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 12' 24" N 1° 41' 0.53" W
Plus Code: 9C5W6848+MJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Bakewell Methodist Academy (0.4km)
  2. St Anselm's School (1.0km)
  3. Bakewell CofE Infant School (1.1km)
  4. Youlgrave, All Saints' CofE (VA) Primary School (3.3km)
  5. Longstone CofE Primary School (4.3km)
  6. Pilsley CofE Primary School (4.3km)
  7. Stanton-in-Peak CofE Primary School (4.4km)
  8. Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School (4.9km)
Governors

  • Mrs Linda Allen - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 October 2028.
  • Mr Adam Brown - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 May 2030.
  • Mrs Clair Dathan - Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 9 May 2026.
  • Mr Peter Freeman - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2029.
  • Ms Alison Gray - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 January 2026.
  • Miss Ruth Grindey - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 May 2030.
  • Mr James Heaton-Jennings - Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 November 2025.
  • Mr Robert Jones - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 November 2028.
  • Dr Marie Marron - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 March 2029.
  • Mr Brian McKeown - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
  • Mrs Hannah Montague - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2027.
  • Ms Jane Orley - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2008.
  • Mr Gary Peat - Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Philip Proctor - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2028.
  • Mrs Sharon Sansom - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 March 2027.
  • Mr Keith Shivers - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2029.
  • Mr Mark Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 November 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 October 2027.
  • Dr Chasca Twyman - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 October 2028.
  • Mr David Williams - Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 January 2030.