We are on a mission to uncover the history of St Giles CE Primary School how it was formed, the story of the two schools (Starkholmes or Matlock Town) that merged, and the history of the land it was built on.

If you, or someone you know, attended St Giles or the original schools (Starkholmes or Matlock Town) we would love to hear from you. We are especially looking for old photographs, newspaper articles, or memories that help tell the story of our school’s past.

In 2008, when Mrs. Bednall became part of St Giles, she was given a special request to keep a register of every child who became part of our school community. She has honored that promise, and to this day, every student who has ever attended St Giles is recorded in the book dating back to 1991. Looking through this book is truly heartwarming, especially when we see the names of past students who are now parents of the children we teach today!

If you have any photos, documents, or memories to share, please send them to enquiries@st-giles-matlock.derbyshire.sch.uk

Please also share this post with anyone who may have connections to St Giles. The more people we reach, the more history we can uncover.

Thank you for being a part of our school’s story.

Miss. Simpson and the St Giles Team 🌟