Tapestry
Learning Partnership
Where every child and young person can succeed and flourish!
Welcome to Tapestry Learning Partnership
We are a growing family of schools across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, united by a clear vision: 'Every Child and Young Person to Succeed and Flourish.'
Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two successful multi-academy trusts, Tapestry brings together a wealth of expertise, resources, and a shared commitment to excellence. This new partnership creates a strong network of schools dedicated to delivering outstanding education and enriching opportunities for every student.
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News
'Teens Without Screens'
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School May 2026
Students at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Derbyshire have trialled giving up social media during a week-long experiment. A group of students at the secondary school, which is part of Tapestry Learning Partnership, took part in ITV News Central’s ‘Teens Without Screens’ project...
New Ofsted Report
Springfield Academy May 2026
Springfield Academy in Nottingham is a nurturing school where children feel safe, behave well and make progress, according to a newly published Ofsted inspection report. Inspectors found that pupils are valued, respected and achieve well in most subjects. They have highlighted...
New Headteacher
Chellaston Academy April 2026
A new headteacher has been appointed at Chellaston Academy in Derby. Damian Leese has 18 years’ experience working in education and started in post this month on 13th April 2026. Prior to joining Chellaston Academy, which is part of...
Mariatu Kanneh-Mason
Djanogly Strelley Academy March 2026
Pupils at Djanogly Strelley Academy have met their class namesake music star. Mariatu Kanneh‑Mason, who plays the cello and piano, performed to 90 pupils during an assembly and took part in a question and answer session about her life and...
New Headteacher
Springfield Junior School December 2025
A new headteacher has been appointed at Springfield Junior School. Emily Jones has more than 20 years’ experience in education including 15 years in senior leadership, headship, management and national...
New £120K Nursery Unit
Djanogly Strelley Academy November 2025
A Nottingham children’s author and illustrator has officially launched a new £120,000 nursery unit for two-year-olds at Djanogly Strelley Academy. Twenty places for two-year-olds have been created at the school, on Helston Drive...
Schools
Our Schools
Castle View Primary School
School Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3DS
Chellaston Academy
Swarkestone Road, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 5UB
City of Derby Academy
Farmhouse Road, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 3AR
Djanogly City Academy
Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 6ND
Djanogly Northgate Academy
Suez Street, New Basford, Nottingham, NG7 7GB
Djanogly Sherwood Academy
Sherwood Rise, Nottingham, NG7 7AR
Djanogly Strelley Academy
Helston Drive, Strelley, Nottingham, NG8 6JZ
Hilltop Primary Academy and Nursery
Wyaston Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1NB
Kensington Junior Academy
St. John's Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5PA
Laceyfields Academy
Laceyfields Road, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7HJ
Langley Mill Academy
Bailey Brook Crescent, Langley Mill, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4FZ
Morton Primary Academy
Main Road, Morton, Derbyshire, DE55 6HH
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
The Green Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EP
Springfield Academy
Lawton Drive, Bulwell Hall Estate, Bulwell, Nottingham, NG6 8BL
Springfield Junior School
Springfield Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0BU