Barlborough Primary School was opened in 1870 and extended in the early 1900s. It is a listed building because of its attractive roof. The school which is very popular in the area has grown in size in recent years requiring three new classrooms to be built. These have been built in a similar style to the old building thus keeping the schools attractive character. Although the school now has over 240 children aged from 4 to 11 years it has retained the friendly family atmosphere of a village primary school.

Barlborough is a happy school which teachers are loathed to leave consequently there have only been 5 headteachers in the 135 years the school has been open; with the current head in his 23rd year! The staff are conscientious and hard working with a good balance of youth and experience. In 2002 the school gained the Basic Skills Quality Mark. It was awarded the School Achievement award in 2002 and 2003. Also in 2003 it was rated as the 45th most improved primary school in the whole of England.

Community links have always been excellent. Working together the Parish Council, PTA and school put on a village event centred around the school’s summer fayre. The school continues to move forward and with the help of the PTA raised £20 000 to provide play ground apparatus and safety surfaces. They have also just spent £50 000 refurbishing and modernising the old part of the school.

Contact Details
Headteacher: Mr G Hadley
High Street, Barlborough
Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 4ET
Tel: 01246 810381
Fax: 01246 813646
e: enquiries@barlborough.derbyshire.sch.uk