Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Colne (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
Thank you for expressing an interest in St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary VA School by looking at our website. We have designed this website to give you some information about school life and the wide range of opportunities that we offer to our pupils.
We are a happy, lively and welcoming school where everyone works together to give every child wide ranging opportunities and experiences on their journey of learning and discovery. Our pupils are at the heart of the school community, and each and every one is valued and recognised for their unique qualities and talents.
We strive for each and every individual to reach their full potential with a smile on their face. St Michael and All Angels is quite unique. It is set in beautiful surroundings overlooking Lake Burwain with fields and woodland areas to the back. The children describe our school as a 'special place' where 'everyone feels safe' and 'everyone enjoys learning!'
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Coding
- Computing
- Drama
- Football
- Gardening
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Lego
- Music
- Growth Mindset
- Metacognition
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- School Games MarkSport
- Sing UpRecognised award
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 119434
- Type
- Voluntary aided 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
- Pendle and Clitheroe
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Geoffrey Cole | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Samantha Widdup | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Jason Rothwell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Geoffrey Cole | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Kevin Salter | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Michelle Saunders | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr John Ashton | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Revd Andy Froud | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Holly Noonan | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Michelle Coffey | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Deborah Moses | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Carol Tinniswood | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sara Richardson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
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