Chellaston Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Chellaston Academy
Address: Swarkestone Road
Town/City: Derby
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: DE73 5UB
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01332 702502
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Tapestry Learning Partnership
Sponsor: Djanogly Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Damian Leese
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1790 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 21.2%

Location and administration

URN: 148639
DfE Number: 831/4012
UKPRN: 10088466
UPRN: 100032027026
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Derby (E06000015)
Constituency: Derby South (E14001194)
Electoral Ward: Chellaston & Shelton Lock (E05015516)

Easting & Northing: 437848E, 330002N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 52' 0.52" N 1° 26' 20.71" W
Plus Code: 9C4WVH86+P9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Rachel Allan - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Ms Katy Backhouse - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 November 2026.
  • Ms Clare Causer - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 November 2026.
  • Ms Jo Fitzpatrick - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 January 2026.
  • Mr Scott Garrity - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 12 April 2026.
  • Mr Damian Leese - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 13 April 2029.
  • Mr Enock Toby Marandure - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
  • Mrs Ashleigh Patterson - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2026.
  • Mr Martin Rowe - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 November 2026.
  • Ms Emma Rowley - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 November 2026.
  • Ms Nicky Sanghera - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2026.
  • Mr Paul Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 November 2026.
  • Sharon Taylor - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 8 June 2026.
  • Ms Kate Venables - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 November 2026.