Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Morecambe (Lancashire).
Location
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Poulton-le-Sands Poulton-le-Sands C of E Primary School C of E Primary School The light shines in the darkness and the darkness shall not overcome it. - John 1 v.5 The light shines in the darkness and the darkness shall not overcome it. - John 1 v.5 about our school Curriculum
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 119538
- 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
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Woodhouse | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Pam Fawcett | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Samantha Coulton | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Paul Worthington | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Christine Stebbing | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Phil Ramsden | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Suzanne Shearsby | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Hannah Buckham | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs India Strong | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Peter Bennett | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Michelle Needham | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Helen Thomas | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rev Chris Krawiec | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2019 |
| Mrs Laura Gardner Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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