Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Preston (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
I warmly welcome you to Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School, where Learning with Joy, Love and Laughter is at the heart of all that we do. We believe passionately in children having a wonderful childhood and an education that prepares them for their lives ahead.
Through what we lovingly call The G Factor , children have access to a broad and balanced curriculum with high quality education in the National Curriculum alongside a whole host of wider opportunities.
We pride ourselves on providing creative, sporting, community and cultural opportunities, including first-class drama provision and the opportunity to visit another country, as well as a rich diet of extra -curricular activities.
Starting with the youngest children in Reception, and throughout school, pupils are encouraged to develop highly positive attitudes to themselves and others. The school's ethos ensure they feel valued and safe. Pupils are proud of their school, very eager to learn and show high levels of enthusiasm and responsibility.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Drama
- Music
- Swimming
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
Key facts
- URN
- 119564
- 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
- Ribble Valley
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sian Elcomb Former | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Wayne Blinkhorn | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Michael Smalley | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sophie Banks | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Reverend Gregor Stewart | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2023 |
| Mr James Fish | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2014 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Helen Sant | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2010 |
| Mrs Lindy King Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Catherine Coulier Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Briony Thompson Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Jeff Middleton Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2014 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record