Accrington Woodnook Primary School
Community primary school in Accrington (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
I w ould like to welcome you to Woodnook Primary School. I feel very fortunate to lead such a wonderful school and I am excited for our journey ahead together. We are a caring, happy and friendly school with a family atmosphere.
We are a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing each of the pupils with the best possible start to their school life, in order to achieve their true potential. We believe that we all have the right to be happy, to be safe and to learn, and that we all have the responsibility to make this happen.
At Woodnook Primary School we are proud of our children, all the amazing things they can do, and the kind-hearted and friendly children that they are. We hope by reading our website you will recognise how special and wonderful Woodnook Primary School is. We urge you to come and see for yourself. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you as part of our family.
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.- Choir
- Computing
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Lego
- Music
- Growth Mindset
- OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning)
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 119341
- 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
- Hyndburn
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Smith Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Naomi Mahmood | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Gillian Ivey | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Katie Dicksinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Will Cooper | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Hannah Harvey | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Mudasser Ilyas | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Juliette Brookfield | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Debbie Wilmer Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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