Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St Edward's Church of England Primary School

Dovecote, Derby, DE74 2LH
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St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Derby, DE74 2LH
174 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
16.70% FSM %
84 Boys
90 Girls
About St Edward's Church of England Primary School

St Edward's Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Derby, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 174 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Rachel Lacey.

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 controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Leicestershire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District North West Leicestershire
Parliamentary Constituency North West Leicestershire
Ward Castle Donington Castle
Urban / Rural Larger 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 10080203
URN 120122
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs April Sly Chair of Governors 11/10/2022 11/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kevin Anderson Governor 11/05/2022 11/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Paula Assorto-Taylor Governor 13/09/2023 13/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Jack Danes Governor 07/11/2024 07/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Anthony Hubbard Governor 17/11/2023 17/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Rachel Lacey Governor 12/02/2022 12/02/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Hayley Millington Governor 09/02/2024 09/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Sabrina Najib Governor 17/09/2025 17/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Pat Peel Governor 12/07/2023 12/07/2027 Appointed by LA
Reverend Andrew Race Governor 01/03/2023 31/10/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr David Wiltshire Governor 13/05/2025 13/05/2029 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Castle Donington College
0.14 km • Derby
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Orchard Community Primary School
0.38 km • Derby
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Hemington Primary School
1.23 km • Derby
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Foxbridge Primary School
1.32 km • Castle Donington
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Diseworth Church of England Primary School
2.59 km • Derby
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Shardlow Primary School
3.47 km • Derby
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Edward's Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Derby, Leicestershire.
St Edward's Church of England Primary School has 174 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St Edward's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Edward's Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Edward's Church of England Primary School is Mrs Rachel Lacey.
St Edward's Church of England Primary School is at Dovecote, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2LH, in the Leicestershire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at St Edward's Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Edward's Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Lacey
Dovecote, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2LH
01332810231
www.stedwards-cd.leics.sch.uk
Location
DE74 2LH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 120122
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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