Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Thornton-Cleveleys (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
Baines Endowed is a family school at the heart of the community; when your child joins Baines, their whole family joins too. Founded in 1717 by local draper James Baines, we still strive to ensure that we continue his commitment to provide an excellent education to children of the local area.
We are proud of the caring and nurturing community that we offer all of Baines Endowed's children. At Baines Endowed, we envision a vibrant learning community where every child is inspired to reach their full potential. Our dedicated team nurtures each student's unique talents and interests, fostering a joyful and inclusive environment where curiosity and creativity thrive.
Through engaging and memorable educational experiences, both within and beyond the curriculum, we cultivate a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. Together, we empower our children to become confident, compassionate, and capable individuals, ready to make a positive impact in the world.
If you would like to come and see first hand what we are all about, please feel free to book an appointment via the school office and we'd be happy to show you round. I look forward to meeting you in the very near future.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
24 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Badminton
- Climbing
- Coding
- Computing
- Cooking
- Creative Writing
- Cricket
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Netball
- Orchestra
and 8 more
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 119391
- Type
- Voluntary controlled 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
- Blackpool North and Fleetwood
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (1 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Amy Doughty | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
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