Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School
Address: Tideswell, St. John's Road
Town/City: Buxton
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: SK17 8NE
Telephone Number: 01298 871282
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Derby Diocesan Academy Trust
Sponsor: Derby Diocesan Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Acting Head Teacher: Mrs Sarah Craig
Capacity: 178
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 75 (59% boys & 41% girls)
Enrollment: 42% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.3%

Location and administration

URN: 148108
DfE Number: 830/3338
UKPRN: 10086846
UPRN: 10070079207
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Derbyshire Dales (E07000035)
Constituency: Derbyshire Dales (E14001195)
Electoral Ward: Tideswell (E05014607)
Diocese: CE12(Diocese of Derby)

Easting & Northing: 415276E, 375959N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 16' 51.7" N 1° 46' 19.97" W
Plus Code: 9C5W76JH+C4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Jill Baxter - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2026.
  • Mr Tom Coghill - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 January 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Craig - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mrs Fiona Hall - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2028.
  • Venerable Fiona Kouble - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 May 2028.
  • Father Owain Mitchell - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 9 November 2028.
  • Mrs Jennifer Rackstraw - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 13 November 2027.
  • Mrs Jennifer Stocks - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 August 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 August 2028.
  • Mrs Nicky Sutherland - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Mrs Genevieve Tarr - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 April 2023 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 April 2027.
  • Mr Thomas Webb - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 October 2027.