Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Leyland (Lancashire).
Location
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Welcome to Bretherton Endowed CE Primary School, a cherished member of the Church of England family within the Diocese of Blackburn. As a beacon of faith, learning, and community, the school is committed to providing a transformative and holistic educational experience.
The Church of England's involvement in education dates back to 1811 when Joshua Watson established it as a gift to the nation. This historical commitment to education has been upheld through the years, with notable figures like Bishop Herbert in the Diocese of Blackburn playing a crucial role in preserving church schools.
Bishop Herbert's efforts were instrumental in safeguarding the educational institutions within the diocese.
Moreover, the legal requirement for these schools to teach according to the tenets of the Christian faith and to provide Christian worship is often derived from Trust Deeds, where trustees, commonly comprising members of the Board of Education or local vicars and Churchwardens, oversee their governance and operations.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
15 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Choir
- Cooking
- Dance
- Drama
- Gardening
- Music
- Rounders
- Swimming
- Archery
- Debating
- Fencing
- Forest School
- Growth Mindset
- Reading Spine
Awards
7 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Fairtrade SchoolRecognised award
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 119461
- 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
- South Ribble
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Pam Aspden | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Laurence Glew | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Anita Berry | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Stephen Mellor | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Lukmaan Mulla | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Revd Tracy Marshall | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Anna Bradley | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Amy Mee | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Gwyneth Lloyd | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr Jeff Christie | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Annabel Di Franco | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Stephen Townley | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jayne Clarke Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Emma Spencer Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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