St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School — Primary School in Matlock

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St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Matlock, DE4 3DD

86 Pupils

140 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

32.00% FSM %

47 Boys

39 Girls

About St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School

St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Matlock, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 86 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Ben O'Connell.

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 sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Derbyshire
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	Derbyshire Dales
Parliamentary Constituency	Derbyshire Dales
Ward	Matlock East & Tansley
Urban / Rural	Urban: 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	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-09-2015
UKPRN	10048246
URN	141674
Data Last Updated	27-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Wayne Bexton	Chair of Local Governing Body	10/07/2025	18/06/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Bolton	Chair of Local Governing Body	13/09/2022	09/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Stefanie Perrott	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2023	—	N/A
Mrs Claire Bailey	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Wayne Bexton	Local Governor	18/06/2024	09/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rev Peter Delafield	Local Governor	18/06/2024	31/08/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Kimberly Jackson	Local Governor	28/06/2024	27/06/2028	Elected by parents
Annette Lowe	Local Governor	23/07/2024	22/07/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Daniel Winter	Local Governor	17/04/2023	16/04/2027	Elected by parents

Schools Nearby

Castle View Primary School

1.3 km • Matlock

Other

St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy

1.52 km • Matlock

Other

All Saints CofE Infant School

1.55 km • Matlock

Other

Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School

1.56 km • Matlock

Other

All Saints CofE Junior School

2 km • Matlock

Other

Highfields School

2.23 km • Matlock

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School?

St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Matlock, Derbyshire.

How many pupils does St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School have?

St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School has 86 pupils, with a capacity of 140.

What is the age range at St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School?

St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School a faith school?

Yes, St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School?

The Headteacher at St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School is Mr Ben O'Connell.

Where is St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School located?

St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School is at Starkholmes Road, Matlock, DE4 3DD, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.

Does St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School currently open?

St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Ben O'Connell

Starkholmes Road, Matlock, DE4 3DD

0162956813

www.stgilesceprimarymatlock.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 141674

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026