St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Voluntary aided primary school in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen).
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
We are a Catholic School. Our special purpose is to live, learn and work together in the presence of Christ.
May I take this opportunity to offer you a warm welcome to St Peter s. At St Peter's we aim to create a welcoming, family atmosphere, one of warmth, security, trust and friendliness where clear Catholic beliefs are mixed with encouragement and challenge to stimulate the child. The presence of Christ is at the centre of our school.
St Peter's is based upon committed teamwork involving teachers, staff, parents, children and governors. This teamwork is based upon mutual respect, support and understanding. Our commitment to the Gospel values guides the vision of our school; Our special purpose is to live, learn and work together in the presence of Christ .
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basic Skills Quality MarkLiteracy and numeracy
Key facts
- URN
- 119514
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Constituency
- Blackburn
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (4 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Carole Holding Former | Chair of Governors | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Richard Hargreaves | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lynda Corban | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Hillary Ashcroft | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr James Shannon | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Martin Callaghan Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Father Shaun Braiden Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Joshua Stuttard Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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