Penwortham 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
Step into a world of wonder and imagination! Our newly renovated Woodland Forest Library is a magical space where books come to life beneath a canopy of towering trees, twinkling fairy lights, and woodland-inspired reading nooks. Designed to inspire a love for reading, learning, and exploration, our library is more than just shelves of books it's an immersive adventure.
Children can cozy up in a soft, squishy bean bag, discover hidden treasures beneath our towering tree, and let their creativity soar in our woodland-inspired areas. From classic tales to new discoveries, every book is a portal to adventure, waiting to be explored. Come and get lost in a good book amidst the beauty of nature without even leaving school!
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Choir
- Dance
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Stem
- Swimming
- Forest School
Awards
5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- Healthy Eating AwardRecognised award
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
- School Games MarkSport
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
Key facts
- URN
- 119157
- 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
- South Ribble
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Patricia Anne Jones | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Christopher James Page | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jennifer Cunningham | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kerrilin Anderton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rachel Elizabeth Duke | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Kate Penarski | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Ms Jane Wilson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Mary McAulay | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Angela Flint | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Marie Jones Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Nigel Wright Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · 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