They will receive funding from us towards new developments to enhance their children’s learning following a decision made by Cabinet on Thursday 9 April 2026.
Councillors agreed to allocate funding from Section 106 agreements - where developers contribute towards the cost of creating infrastructure such as schools, when building new homes.
Darley Churchtown CofE Primary School, Darley Dale, will receive £220,970 towards a new project to remodel toilets and a cloakroom and remodel 2 classrooms to accommodate larger class sizes.
While Doveridge Primary School, Doveridge gets £37,931 to create a new outdoor classroom and toilets.
Councillor Simon Mabbott, Cabinet Member for Send and Education, said:
“We’re committed to ensuring all Derbyshire children get the best from their learning.
“This funding will enable these schools to provide new, safe and creative environments for their students to thrive.”
It has also been agreed that another £133,278 will be used to repay children’s services capital budgets for projects which required upfront funding at 3 other schools.
These are Chinley Park Primary School where £45,900 was spent replacing a temporary classroom block; £46,800 at Leys Junior School, Alfreton, towards the cost of a 2-classroom block to accommodate extra children and £40,569 at Willington Primary School for additional classrooms.
Read the report which is item 8 on the cabinet meeting agenda.