Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
School Name: Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School Address: Darley Abbey Drive, Darley Abbey Town/City: Derby County: Derbyshire Postcode: DE22 1EF Telephone Number: 01332 557139 Website: http://www.walterevans.derby.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2016 Trust: Derby Diocesan Academy Trust Sponsor: Derby Diocesan Academy Trust
Headteacher: Mr David Brown
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 449 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 107% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.1%
URN: 142752
DfE Number: 831/3530
UKPRN: 10056154
UPRN: 100032006352
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Derby (E06000015)
Constituency: Derby North (E14001193)
Electoral Ward: Darley (E05015517)
Diocese: CE12(Diocese of Derby)
Easting & Northing: 434984E, 338822N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 56' 46.63" N 1° 28' 50.45" W
Plus Code: 9C4WWGW9+GP
DfE Record: View record
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- Ms Joanne Louise Baines - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2027.
- Rev Rachael Brooks - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 22 May 2028.
- Headteacher David Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Amy Burton - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 January 2028.
- Mrs Rosalind Mary Clark - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2014 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 29 June 2027.
- Miss Laura Gunn - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 October 2026.
- Mr Tom Hughes - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 January 2028.
- Mr Ben Kelsey - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2020 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 17 June 2028.
- Dr Peter Timothy Meakin - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 31 August 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2027.
- Mrs Sarah Lillian Northam - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2019 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 16 October 2027.
- Mr Benjamin Scott Ricketts - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 November 2026.