Lytham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Lytham St. Annes (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
Welcome to our school. I am so proud to be part of this wonderful community, as the new Headteacher of Lytham Church of England Primary School. It is a privilege to work alongside such dedicated staff, supportive families and, of course, our fantastic children.
At the heart of everything that we do here at Lytham CofE is a commitment to ensuring every child feels valued, is nurtured and is given the opportunity to flourish, both academically and socially.
We are passionate about offering a broad and inspiring curriculum, that allows each child to continue on their own personal journey in life, whilst developing the confidence and compassion to serve others.
Rooted in our Christian values, and strengthened by our close links with the Parish of JC Lytham, each day provides opportunities for our children to learn, grow and thrive as part of our Christian family.
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.- Computing
- Music
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 119551
- 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
- Fylde
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Michelle O'Neill | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Dixon | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Julie Smith | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Hannah Davies | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mrs Susan Hayes | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Gemma Cahill | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Karleen Wilkinson | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Marianne Cottier-Brown | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Reverend Ann Wood | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Dawn Barnes | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Revd Nick Wells | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2016 |
| Mr George Keith Holden Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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