Shirland Primary School
School Name: Shirland Primary School Address: Park Lane, Shirland Town/City: Alfreton County: Derbyshire Postcode: DE55 6BH Telephone Number: 01773 832426 Website: www.shirland.derbyshire.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 5-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2024 Trust: Christopher Nieper Education Trust Sponsor: Christopher Nieper Education Trust
Headteacher: Miss Louise Vessey
Capacity: 200
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 175 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.9%
URN: 151175
DfE Number: 830/2223
UKPRN: 10096086
UPRN: 10034494317
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: North East Derbyshire (E07000038)
Constituency: Bolsover (E14001109)
Electoral Ward: Shirland (E05012059)
Easting & Northing: 440115E, 358389N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 7' 18.51" N 1° 24' 6.83" W
Plus Code: 9C5W4HCX+P6
DfE Record: View record
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- Fiona Banks - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 September 2030.
- Mrs Rebecca Dart - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 December 2026.
- Mrs Jessica Dolman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
- Jessica Dolman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Tim Farndon - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 January 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 15 January 2028.
- Mrs Claire Forrest - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 May 2030.
- Mrs Denise Ann Hill - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 April 2026.
- Mrs Kayley Parsons - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 December 2026.
- Mrs Adele Price - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 January 2030.
- Mrs Emily Seals - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
- Mrs Kendal Sills - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 November 2025.
- Mr David Williamson - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2030.