Waingroves Primary School
School Name: Waingroves Primary School Address: Waingroves Road Town/City: Ripley County: Derbyshire Postcode: DE5 9TD Telephone Number: 01773 744106 Website: www.waingroves.derbyshire.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2020 Trust: Embark Multi Academy Trust Sponsor: Embark Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Amarjeet Challand
Capacity: 245
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 213 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.2%
URN: 148018
DfE Number: 830/2371
UKPRN: 10086807
UPRN: 100032239007
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Amber Valley (E07000032)
Constituency: Amber Valley (E14001066)
Electoral Ward: Ripley (E05014703)
Easting & Northing: 441290E, 349475N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 2' 29.75" N 1° 23' 7.74" W
Plus Code: 9C5W2JR7+JR
DfE Record: View record
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- Chaucer Junior School
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- Mr Stephen Boyle - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 November 2026.
- Mrs Karen Hall - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 September 2027.
- Mr Robert Knowles - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2029.
- Mr David Seckington - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 May 2029.
- Ms Charlotte Smith - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 17 April 2023.
- Mr Richard Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 November 2026.
- Doctor Sarah Somerset - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 November 2027.
- Mrs Holly Stewart - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 September 2027.
- Mrs Philippa Walters - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 16 September 2029.