Governance

Zoe Nye

Chair to LTC

Peter Robinson

Dean of Derby Cathedral (Ex Officio)

Peter has been Dean of Derby since July 2020 when he moved to the East Midlands from the Diocese of Newcastle where he was archdeacon of Lindisfarne. Peter has long experience of governance in the Church School setting, including academies. Peter leads the life, mission and ministry of Derby Cathedral and works with the Bishop of Derby’s staff team across the Diocese of Derby. Peter is committed to building a strong and mutually supportive relationship between Derby Cathedral and Derby Cathedral School.

CT Atwal

Trust LTC Member

I am a Trust appointed LTC Member of the Local Trust Committee for Derby Cathedral School, having joined in September 2024. I am currently in my second headship of a school in Derby, a role I have had for approximately 14 years. Prior to this, I have taught in a range of schools in Nottingham and have experience of a variety of contexts that impact children's lives. I am an Ofsted Inspector and a member of Derby's Local Safeguarding Hub. I have a passion for teaching and learning and am interested in 'all things educational'.

Rachel Blurton

Trust LTC Member

I am a new member of the Local Trust Committee at Derby Cathedral School. My term of office commenced in September 2024. I have worked within primary education in Derby City for over thirty years and have been a senior leader in schools for over 18 years. I am currently the Deputy Headteacher and SENDCo in a DDAT Primary School in the centre of Derby.

Babs Woodward

Staff LTC Member

I joined Derby Cathedral School in September 2020 and was appointed Local Trust Committee staff member in October 2024.

Joseph Edwards

Parent LTC Member

Born, raised and educated in Derby, I want to see young people in our city reach their full potential in their education and beyond. I was elected as a Parent LTC member in December 2024 and bring perspectives from youth work, the charity sector and parenting to the role. As a committed Christian, I wholeheartedly support and champion the FAITH values of Derby Cathedral School.

Elizabeth Holt

Parent LTC Member