Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Rossendale (Lancashire).
Location
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On behalf of the Governors, staff , pupils and myself I warmly welcome you to the website of Newchurch St. Nicholas. Our school is a one form entry Church of England Primary School in Newchurch. The building is modern and bright with large classrooms which are well resourced.
We are lucky to have extensive grounds and fabulous views and try to make the most of our wonderful setting. Visitors to the school often comment on the warm, welcoming atmosphere which reflects our Christian and family values.
We are proud of the partnership we have with our parents and hold themed assemblies ,Open Mornings, parental workshops and subject trails to which parents are welcome. We are committed to ensuring that the education the children receive here will enable them to achieve their academic potential and progress confidently into the next phase of their education.
It is also part of our vision that in the ever changing world we live in,our children are confident to embrace whatever comes their way with a positive outlook.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Football
- Gardening
- Netball
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 119390
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Rossendale and Darwen
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Tony Abbey | Chair of Governors | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Tre Burch | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Simone Cudworth | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah Wyatt | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Julie Ann Meeks | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Janet Norman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Gemma Callaghan | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Janet Booth | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Natalie Ashworth | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Colin Barnet | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Gaynor Stubbs | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
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