Captain Shaw's CofE School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Millom (Cumberland).
Location
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A very warm welcome to Captain Shaws C.E. Primary School and Little Treasures Nursery. A place of warmth, kindness, respectful relationships, inspirational learning, motivational experiences and high aspirations for each and every childs achievement. The conduct of pupils at this school is exemplary.
They demonstrate warmth and kindness towards each other and enjoy respectful relationships with the adults at school who care deeply for them. Pupils respond well to the high aspirations that the school has of their achievement. They demonstrate a high level of motivation towards their learning and work exceptionally well together.
They are well prepared for each stage of their education. When I visited Captain Shaw's, it just lifted me off my feet and nourished my heart. The students are inquisitive, familiar with current issues, full of optimism and keen to engage and make a difference. Thanks for a truly visionary, encouraging and informative visit.
Pushpanath Krishnamurthy - International Campaigner for Fair Trade & Climate Justice
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 112290
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 8 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Helen Webber | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Linda Sloan | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Yvonne Wrigley | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Karl Fox | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Catherine Vance | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Hannah Maiden | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Terentius Waklaw Jackson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
| Ms Linda Sloan Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Anna-Marie Elizabeth Anderson Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Elaine Miller Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Karl Fox Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Jean Hughes Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Helen Webber Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Linda Sloan Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Revd Angela Overton-Benge Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
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