Our friendly staff team are the beating heart of Kniveton Primary – now you can put faces to the names!

Here at Kniveton C of E Primary School, we are incredibly proud of our wonderful staff team. Every adult in our community is welcoming, nurturing, and dedicated to creating an atmosphere where children feel calm, valued, and ready to learn. Our staff build strong relationships, model our school values, promote kindness, and design engaging learning experiences that spark curiosity and confidence. Together, they create a safe, supportive environment where every child can thrive.

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Our Headteacher

Mrs Popple

Mrs Popple

Headteacher, DSL, SENDCO

Class 1

Mrs Raine

Mrs Raine

Teacher

Mrs Tickhill

Mrs Tickhill

Teacher

Mrs Chapman

Mrs Chapman

Teacher

Mrs Thomas

Mrs Thomas

Teaching Assistant

Class 2

Mrs Popple

Mrs Popple

Teacher

Mrs McPherson

Mrs McPherson

Teacher

Mrs Omotosho

Mrs Omotosho

Teaching Assistant

Mrs Styles

Mrs Styles

Teaching Assistant

Class 3

Mr Carter

Mr Carter

Senior Teacher (DDSL)

Mrs Holloway

Mrs Holloway

Teaching Assistant

Mrs Sheard

Mrs Sheard

Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor

Our wonderful support staff

Ms Dawson

Ms Dawson

Senior Business Assistant

Miss Houghton

Miss Houghton

Catering Supervisor

Mr Swann

Mr Swann

Caretaker

School uniform

School uniform

At Kniveton, we wear our colours with pride (and look rather good doing so, if we say so ourselves)

Our menu

Our menu

Our caterers prepare delicious, nutricious food every single day – and the children love our menu!

School calendar

School calendar

Everything you need to know about the what and when of our Kniveton comings and goings – and term dates for your diary.

Book a tour

Book a tour

Find out when our open days are, or book in to meet our Headteacher and have a tour around the school.

Our values

Our values

Here’s what we believe in at Kniveton Primary School. It’s what makes us special.

Wraparound care

Wraparound care

Unparalleled support for working parents: 7.30am – 6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8am – 6pm on Wednesday

Communication is key

Communication is key

Our app for parents and how we share with parents the exciting experiences at Kniveton Primary.

Ofsted

Ofsted

In 2024 we were rated Good by Ofsted, and we are very proud of this whole-school achievement.