Ladywood Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ladywood Primary School
Address: Oliver Road, Kirk Hallam
Town/City: Ilkeston
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: DE7 4NH
Telephone Number: 0115 932 0585
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Embark Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Embark Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Melanie Lawson
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 305 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 113% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 48.2%

Location and administration

URN: 148017
DfE Number: 830/2328
UKPRN: 10086819
UPRN: 200003844793
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Erewash (E07000036)
Constituency: Erewash (E14001228)
Electoral Ward: Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale (E05010611)

Easting & Northing: 445635E, 340452N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 57' 36.51" N 1° 19' 19.03" W
Plus Code: 9C4WXM6H+36

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Nicola Chambers - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 May 2028.
  • Miss Aimee Fowler - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 17 April 2023.
  • Miss Chloe Jackson - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 December 2030.
  • Mr Shaun Jackson - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 February 2030.
  • Miss Melanie Lawson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2008 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Patricia Morrell - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 May 2028.
  • Mr Christopher Still - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2028.
  • Mr Craig Vitale - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 May 2029.
  • Mrs Lisa Washington - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2026.
  • Mrs Polli Watkin - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 12 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2029.