Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Barlow CofE Primary School

Millcross Lane, Dronfield, S18 7TA
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Barlow CofE Primary School
Dronfield, S18 7TA
81 Pupils
87 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
14.80% FSM %
35 Boys
46 Girls
About Barlow CofE Primary School

Barlow CofE Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Derbyshire, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 81 pupils on roll. School capacity: 87. Current headteacher: Penny Watkin.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Derbyshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Derbyshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District North East Derbyshire
Parliamentary Constituency North East Derbyshire
Ward Barlow & Holmesfield
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075886
URN 112798
Data Last Updated 11-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr James Coulson Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 01/09/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Bailey Governor 05/09/2025 05/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Collins Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Rev Sarah Colver Governor 05/09/2025 05/09/2029 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Victoria Noble Governor 18/03/2019 17/03/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Liam O'Connell Governor 04/12/2019 04/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Becca Ryan Governor 09/10/2023 09/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Joseph Shore Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Schools Nearby
Cutthorpe Primary School
1.84 km • Chesterfield
Other
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
3.18 km • Chesterfield
Other
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
3.18 km • Chesterfield
Other
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
3.27 km • Dronfield
Other
Dronfield Junior School
3.28 km • Dronfield
Other
Dronfield Infant School
3.28 km • Dronfield
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Barlow CofE Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Dronfield, Derbyshire.
Barlow CofE Primary School has 81 pupils, with a capacity of 87.
Barlow CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Barlow CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Barlow CofE Primary School is Mrs Penny Watkin.
Barlow CofE Primary School is at Millcross Lane, Barlow, Dronfield, S18 7TA, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Barlow CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Barlow CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Penny Watkin
Millcross Lane, Barlow, Dronfield, S18 7TA
01142890413
www.barlow.derbyshire.sch.uk
Location
S18 7TA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112798
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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