Goosnargh Whitechapel 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
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Whitechapel Primary is a school where children learn to achieve their goals in an enjoyable, caring and respectful environment. We work together to ensure each child has the opportunity to thrive: developing drive and determination alongside resilience and resourcefulness to achieve aspirations.
Pupils develop a strong thirst for learning that prepares them well for their next stage of education and learning. The staff lead by example, engendering respect for others as well as self-respect and self-discipline.
Whitechapel Primary is a school at the heart of the community and we aim to promote caring, honesty, appreciation, respect and tolerance in all relationships with others.
Our school is a place where children are: Valued, safe and secure Happy and grow in confidence Given the tools for life-long learning Independent learners who are eager to achieve Given the chance to be the best they can be Ethos and Values Admissions Brochure MUGA Whitechapel Primary is a school where children learn to achieve their goals in an enjoyable, caring and respectful environment.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Extra Curricular
- Forest School
- Purple Mash
Key facts
- URN
- 119154
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Ribble Valley
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Julie Marie Seed | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Rebecca Catherine Paul | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Nicola Noblett | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Lydia Williams | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Helen Hall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr David Armstrong | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Katie Winfield | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Janet Pike | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Melissa Connell Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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