Abbey Village Primary School
Community primary school in Chorley (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
Our vision for Abbey Village Primary School reflects our wholehearted commitment to learning and recognition of the uniqueness of individual learners. It is driven by our deep desire to offer the very best possible education for every child. Through working in partnership with our parents and local community, our children learn in a nurturing and safe environment.
We believe our approach will encourage and inspire a love of learning, unlock every child's true potential as a learner and prepare them to successfully meet the challenges of the next stage of education and their lives.
Abbey Village Primary School nurtures its pupils by: Abbey Village Primary School encourages its pupils to excel by: Abbey Village Primary School encourages its pupils to become independent learners by: I don't give up . I try new things . I always respect others . I try my best to concentrate . I try my best to be motivated . I always try my best to improve .
I imagine ( there are no limits to my learning). I push myself .
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Drama
- Fencing
- Film Club
- Gymnastics
- Lego
- Sewing
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
- Teaching School HubRecognised award
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 119307
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Chorley
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Robert Mellor | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Jane Watson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Charlotte Jackson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dr Debbie Pope | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Joe Pickering | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Wendy Curtis | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Robert Mellor | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Jennifer Mildred Sides | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Shelley Bennett | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Ruth Murphy | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Miss Rachel Margaret Hopkins | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2018 · until 2030 |
| Mr Luke Twigger Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Alison Hazlewood 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