Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Lancaster (Lancashire).
Location
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Welcome to Dolphinholme C. of E. Primary School. Dolphinholme C.E. Primary School is in a wonderful setting in which to learn! Here you will find pupils with great enthusiasm for life and learning following an exemplary curriculum delivered by skilled, dedicated staff who provide outstanding care, guidance and support.
Within a distinctive Christian ethos our school aims to enable children to reach their full potential. We are committed to providing the best education within a caring, family atmosphere.
In all we do we aim to lead children to an awareness of their own strengths, abilities, talents and responsibilities so that they can assume a worthwhile and valuable role in the society in which they live. We have close links with churches in our village and worship is an important part of our daily school routine.
Education of children is based on a partnership between the child, home and school. In partnership with parents we aim to build up children's self-confidence and enjoyment of their time in school. We welcome your involvement in our school community. We have an active newly formed PTFA who are working hard to support the school in many ways.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 119526
- 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
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Thomas Rose | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Farzaneh Mani | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Stephen Baines | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Emma Kidd | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jane Entwistle | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Joanne Mather | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Alice Helm-Alabaster | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Canon Cindy Rigney | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2015 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Paul Cronshaw Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Dr Richard Austen-Baker Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
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