Woodthorpe CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Woodthorpe CofE Primary School
Address: Seymour Lane, Woodthorpe, Mastin Moor
Town/City: Chesterfield
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: S43 3DA
Telephone Number: 01246 472584
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: Derby Diocesan Academy Trust
Sponsor: Derby Diocesan Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matt Loader
Capacity: 119
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 140 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 118% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37.1%

Location and administration

URN: 147107
DfE Number: 830/3092
UKPRN: 10074884
UPRN: 74007347
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Chesterfield (E07000034)
Constituency: North East Derbyshire (E14001391)
Electoral Ward: Staveley North (E05015181)
Diocese: CE12(Diocese of Derby)

Easting & Northing: 445148E, 374459N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 15' 57.06" N 1° 19' 27.95" W
Plus Code: 9C5W7M8G+86

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Sue Beckett - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 January 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 January 2028.
  • Mrs Julie Burrell - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2030.
  • Mr John Capper - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 November 2025.
  • Mr David Darbyshire-Clarke - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 23 September 2025.
  • Mrs Annabel Eades - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Gilberthorpe - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 May 2026.
  • Fr Daniel Heaton - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 August 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Stephen Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 April 2026.
  • Mr Matt Loader - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Ashleigh Morley - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
  • Mr Steven Rhodes - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
  • Ms Nicky Trundell - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 October 2027.