Forton Primary School
Community primary school in Preston (Lancashire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We aim for all our pupils to SHINE! Academically, physically, socially, artistically, musically, emotionally and spiritually. I hope that you enjoy your visit to our website, and that you find the information you are looking for. Please feel free to contact the office direct with any queries you may have, or even better come and to talk to us. We love to show our school off!
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
Key facts
- URN
- 119128
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (1 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Governors
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lorna Boase | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Dr Nichola Hetherington Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Richard Budd Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Martin Dean Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record