Waingroves Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Waingroves Primary School
Address: Waingroves Road
Town/City: Ripley
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: DE5 9TD
Telephone Number: 01773 744106
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • 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.