Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Wigan (Lancashire).
Location
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Dalton St Michael's CE Primary School and Nursery Dalton St. Michael's Church of England Primary School which is situated in Dalton on the edge of the Ashurst area of Skelmersdale, West Lancashire. We are extremely fortunate that our school environment and local surroundings are picturesque and ideal for a wealth of teaching and learning experiences both inside and outside.
Our small, friendly, village school caters for up to seventy children in addition to ten pre-school children. It is a happy school. We have a fantastic team of experienced staff who know our children and families well.
We have families who attend our school from one generation to the next so it really does feel like one big happy family, something OFSTED identified in our 2012 Inspection.
We pride ourselves that we promote learning for our children in a safe and nurturing environment, allowing each child to maximise their potential focusing on their strengths and achievements and supporting their developmental needs. Our children leave Dalton St Michael's with a wealth of skills and experiences in readiness for high school and beyond.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
- Gymnastics
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- School Games MarkSport
- School Games Mark GoldSport
Key facts
- URN
- 119493
- 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
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- West Lancashire
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Saartje van Walbeek | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Brett Lees-Smith | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ian Dobson | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kathryn Harwood | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Samantha Ball | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Phil Byrom | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jane Edwardson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Iain Pearce | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Sara Bennett | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Iain Attkins | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Eve Barr | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sylvia Samples Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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