Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School — Primary School in Matlock

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Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Matlock, DE4 2ED

62 Pupils

84 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

46.80% FSM %

30 Boys

32 Girls

About Rowsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Rowsley CofE (Controlled) 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 62 pupils on roll. School capacity: 84. Current headteacher: Alexia Wyer.

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	Derbyshire Dales
Parliamentary Constituency	Derbyshire Dales
Ward	Chatsworth
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	10071158
URN	112820
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Adrian Thornhill	Chair of Governors	10/02/2023	09/02/2027	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Charlotte Bown	Governor	11/12/2024	10/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Penny Brooks	Governor	07/11/2025	06/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Burton	Governor	06/12/2023	05/12/2027	Elected by parents
Miss Sarah Earlam	Governor	06/03/2024	23/10/2025	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Johnathan Figg	Governor	22/09/2021	21/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Hewitt	Governor	01/01/2025	31/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Thomas Hurford	Governor	26/03/2025	25/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Isherwood	Governor	16/03/2022	15/03/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Margaret Lightowler-Cook	Governor	29/03/2023	28/03/2027	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Michael Lilley	Governor	16/03/2023	15/03/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
April Woolley	Governor	12/02/2025	11/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board