Open Other Primary Mixed

Barrow Hill Primary Academy

Station Road, Chesterfield, S43 2PG
Part of: MINERVA LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Barrow Hill Primary Academy
Chesterfield, S43 2PG
84 Pupils
118 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
67.50% FSM %
47 Boys
37 Girls
About Barrow Hill Primary Academy

Barrow Hill Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 84 pupils on roll. School capacity: 118. Current headteacher: David Smith.

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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Derbyshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Chesterfield
Parliamentary Constituency North East Derbyshire
Ward Staveley North
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MINERVA LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-12-2024
UKPRN 10096228
URN 151309
Data Last Updated 12-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Michelle Madders Chair of Local Governing Body 01/12/2024 30/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kathryn Caulfield Local Governor 01/12/2024 15/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anita Fox Local Governor 17/07/2025 16/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Bradley Goddon-Smith Local Governor 17/07/2025 10/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Frances Green Local Governor 01/12/2024 30/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jean Innes Local Governor 01/12/2024 15/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Keeley Leather Local Governor 01/12/2024 30/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Gareth Sellers Local Governor 01/12/2024 10/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Smith Local Governor 05/11/2024 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Rebecca Swift Local Governor 01/12/2024 30/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Martin Tingay Local Governor 17/07/2025 16/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Hollingwood Primary School
1.36 km • Chesterfield
Other
Speedwell Infant School
1.63 km • Chesterfield
Other
Staveley Junior School
1.68 km • Chesterfield
Other
Henry Bradley Infant School
1.88 km • Chesterfield
Other
St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School
1.91 km • Chesterfield
Other
New Whittington Community Primary School
2 km • Chesterfield
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Barrow Hill Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
Barrow Hill Primary Academy has 84 pupils, with a capacity of 118.
Barrow Hill Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Barrow Hill Primary Academy is Mr David Smith.
Barrow Hill Primary Academy is at Station Road, Chesterfield, S43 2PG, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Barrow Hill Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Barrow Hill Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr David Smith
Station Road, Chesterfield, S43 2PG
01246472494
www.barrowhill.academy
Location
S43 2PG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 151309
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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