The Claypole Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Claypole Church of England Primary School
Address: School Lane, Claypole
Town/City: Newark
County: Nottinghamshire
Postcode: NG23 5BQ
Telephone Number: 01636 626268
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Martyn Wells
Capacity: 175
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 175 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.9%

Location and administration

URN: 120544
DfE Number: 925/3078
UKPRN: 10079890
UPRN: 200002776455
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: South Kesteven (E07000141)
Constituency: Grantham and Bourne (E14001253)
Electoral Ward: Viking (E05010177)
Diocese: CE21(Diocese of Lincoln)

Easting & Northing: 485149E, 349195N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 2' 2.06" N 0° 43' 53.54" W
Plus Code: 9C5X27M9+H9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The Suthers School (3.1km)
  2. Chuter Ede Primary School (4.0km)
  3. Hope House School (4.7km)
  4. John Hunt Academy (4.7km)
  5. The Newark Academy (4.9km)
Governors

  • Mrs Deborah Beet - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 November 2027.
  • Mrs Charlotte Dodes - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 December 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Fisher - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 July 2026.
  • Mr John Garner - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 November 2025.
  • Mr Stephen Jarman - Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 June 2030.
  • Mr Stephen Jarman - Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 9 May 2026.
  • Mrs Julie Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
  • Mr Sam Kirk - Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 March 2030.
  • Mrs Emily Phillips - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mr Mark Street-Docherty - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 July 2026.
  • Canon Tony Tucker - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 31 July 2026 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 July 2030.
  • Rev Tony Tucker - Governor. Appointed on 9 August 2019 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr James Tyrrell - Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 January 2027.
  • Headteacher Martyn Wells - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).