Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School

Ashes Lane, Ashbourne, DE6 1LD
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Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School
Ashbourne, DE6 1LD
49 Pupils
70 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
26.50% FSM %
22 Boys
27 Girls
About Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School

Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 49 pupils on roll. School capacity: 70. Current headteacher: Peter Johnston.

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 Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Derbyshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Derbyshire Dales
Parliamentary Constituency Derbyshire Dales
Ward Dovedale, Parwich & Brassington
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from 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 10071050
URN 112883
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Liz Peach Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Alicia Bloundele Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Bone Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Kate-Louise Cole Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by LA
Mr Ken Croft Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Natalie de Sousa Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Laura Duncker-Brown Governor 01/05/2024 30/04/2028 Elected by school staff
Revd Neil Griffiths Governor 26/09/2023 31/08/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Peter Johnston Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Jacqui Lansley Governor 19/01/2026 19/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gillian Lockett Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jo Lurati Governor 26/09/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
2.96 km • Ashbourne
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Ashbourne Primary School
3.25 km • Ashbourne
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St Oswald's CofE Primary School
3.58 km • Ashbourne
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Kniveton CofE Primary School
3.61 km • Ashbourne
Other
Ilam Church of England Primary School
4.15 km • Ashbourne
Other
Hilltop Primary Academy
4.56 km • Ashbourne
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School has 49 pupils, with a capacity of 70.
Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Yes, Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School is Mr Peter Johnston.
Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School is at Ashes Lane, Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne, DE6 1LD, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Fitzherbert CofE (Aided) Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Peter Johnston
Ashes Lane, Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne, DE6 1LD
01335350362
www.fitzherbertprimary.co.uk
Location
DE6 1LD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112883
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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