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Gayton Junior School

Gayton Junior School, Derby, DE23 1GA
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Gayton Junior School
Derby, DE23 1GA
362 Pupils
360 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
33.70% FSM %
190 Boys
172 Girls
About Gayton Junior School

Gayton Junior School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Derby, Derby, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 362 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Jane Hill.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Derby
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Derby
Parliamentary Constituency Derby South
Ward Blagreaves
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10070670
URN 112756
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jackie Boswell Chair of Governors 13/01/2026 12/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sukhy Mahal Chair of Governors 01/10/2024 30/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Natasha Helmsley Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 21/11/2018 — N/A
Rebecca Brookes Governor 26/11/2024 25/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hina Bukhari Governor 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Andy Cokayne Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jason Coupland Governor 22/04/2025 21/04/2029 Appointed by LA
Mrs Tamara Dale Governor 01/06/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Karen Hallam Governor 07/11/2023 06/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jane Hill Governor 18/03/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Oliver Januszewski Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sukhy Kandola Governor 13/01/2026 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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0.87 km • Derby
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0.87 km • Derby
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gayton Junior School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Derby, Derby.
Gayton Junior School has 362 pupils, with a capacity of 360.
Gayton Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Gayton Junior School is Mrs Jane Hill.
Gayton Junior School is at Gayton Junior School, Littleover, Derby, DE23 1GA, in the Derby local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Gayton Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Gayton Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jane Hill
Gayton Junior School, Littleover, Derby, DE23 1GA
01332760372
www.gaytonj.derby.sch.uk/
Location
DE23 1GA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112756
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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