The Mease Spencer Academy — Primary School in Hilton

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The Mease Spencer Academy

Hilton, DE65 5LX

180 Pupils

— Capacity

4–11 Age Range

18.90% FSM %

104 Boys

76 Girls

About The Mease Spencer Academy

The Mease Spencer Academy is an Free Schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Derbyshire, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 180 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Julia Hart.

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	Free schools
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Derbyshire
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	South Derbyshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Derbyshire Dales
Ward	Hilton
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	N/A
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	02-09-2019
UKPRN	10083774
URN	147088
Data Last Updated	27-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Laura Briggs	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Terry Irvine	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2023	01/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Dawn Bentley	Local Governor	01/09/2021	01/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Briggs	Local Governor	01/09/2023	01/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tashja Chandler	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Elected by parents
Ms Jules Gordon	Local Governor	01/09/2021	01/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Julie Gordon	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by academy members
Mr Martin Walker	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by academy members
Mr Craig Wightman	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Elected by parents