Granville Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Granville Academy
Address: Burton Road, Woodville
Town/City: Swadlincote
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: DE11 7JR
Telephone Number: 01283 216765
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Affinity Learning Partnership
Sponsor: The De Ferrers Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Lowe
Capacity: 950
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 914 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37.9%

Location and administration

URN: 144533
DfE Number: 830/4097
UKPRN: 10064006
UPRN: 200003154536
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: South Derbyshire (E07000039)
Constituency: South Derbyshire (E14001483)
Electoral Ward: Woodville (E05008823)

Easting & Northing: 431325E, 319951N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 46' 36.77" N 1° 32' 12.98" W
Plus Code: 9C4WQFG7+Q6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Siobhan Alderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 December 2029.
  • Hollie Benton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2029.
  • Mr Steve Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 January 2026.
  • Victoria Cartwright - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 March 2030.
  • Mr Ian Gee - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 January 2030.
  • Mr Martin Goldby - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 September 2027.
  • Mrs Gemma Elaine Handley - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 September 2025.
  • Mr Kristopher Harvey - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 March 2027.
  • Mr Kristopher Harvey - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
  • Mr Kristopher Harvey - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2025.
  • Louise Kersey - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
  • Mrs Gemma Lowe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Michael Lynch - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 January 2030.
  • Nicola Parker - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 December 2029.
  • Mrs Philippa Saddington - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 January 2026.