Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery
Voluntary controlled primary school in Ormskirk (Lancashire).
Location
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Hello and welcome to Bickerstaffe C.E School. My name is Kirstin Carlin and it is my privilege to welcome you to our school which has been an integral part of the local community since 1844.
Our School`s Vision is taken from the bible story `The Vine and The Branches.` Using this story, with the help of the Holy Trinity, we aim to encourage children to learn to live life in all its fullness. Class 3 have made a huge effort with their 'pizza pastry' this afternoon. They even managed to eat them outside in the sunshine ☀️ #LoveLearning
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 119381
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- West Lancashire
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kim O'Brien | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Tracy Berry | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Aimee Wilson | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kirstin Carlin | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 · until 2037 |
| Mrs Linda Marjorie Webster | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2013 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Anne Hilary Rosbotham-Williams | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2013 · until 2028 |
| Councillor Hilary Anne Rosbotham | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2013 · until 2028 |
| Rev Andrew Arthur Housley | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2009 · until 2028 |
| Mr Chris Moorcroft Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Jonathan Mark Ashburner Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2016 · term ended 2025 |
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