Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in CHORLEY (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
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School is a loving, caring and inclusive place to learn. This Christian community is a place where individuals are encouraged to be themselves, to flourish and soar; where we always expect the best of each other and care for each other as God's children. Our vision underpins all that we do in school.
If you require further information about our school, please speak to Mrs Hanrahan or Mrs Chamberlain in the school office. Ofsted Report February 2023 Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School It may be a little while before it shows on the official Ofsted site.
We have a vibrant online community which you can find on Facebook , so take a look at some of the exciting things we have been doing. We also have a Pre-School called Little Whittle. Please ring the school office to check availability.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 119478
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Chorley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Emma Last | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Ruffley | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Rachael Stanton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Gareth Beard | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr John Bidder | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Marian Fraser | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Catharine Cummins | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Deborah Metcalfe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2014 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Stacey Story Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Nilesh Patel Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Rev Philip Venables Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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