Altham St James Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Accrington (Lancashire).
Location
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Altham St James' is a small, church school much like a family, with a child-centred approach. We work closely with family, friends and members of the church community to embed the love of God through living and learning together. 22nd November 2024 Stars of the week – Tommy, Emily, Maisie, Oscar, Henry, Alfie A, Annabel, CameronFootball – AmberMulti Skills (Acc.
Stanley) Jack HSports Ambassadors' Chosen Winners – Millie W & Leo 8th November 2024 Stars of the week – Millie, Ezra, Betsy S, Amelia Rose, Blake, Eli, Ted, Phoebe SFootball – Edward & JamesMulti Skills (Acc. Stanley) NancySports Ambassadors' Chosen Winners – Cameron, Ted, Sam W, Tommy.
1st November 2024 Stars of the week – Bella-Rose, Freya, Faye, Sam W, Blake, Lola, James, FelicityFootball – Ted & NinaMulti Skills (Acc. Stanley) James, Bella & EdwardNext week will be Week 3 choices of the new menu.
18th October 2024 Dear Parents/Carers,Stars of the week – Isabella F, Isabelle V, Elyse, Roman, Paige, Thomas B-W, Bella, PheobeWFootball – Maxwell, Thomas CMulti Skills (Acc. Stanley) Millie W, Lyla B, Paige, Bella Headteacher: Headteacher Mrs. Carol Woods BSC(Hons) PGCE Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) : Mrs. Carol Woods
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 119577
- 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
- Hyndburn
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jill Jones | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Scarlett Burrow | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Deborah Jane Smith | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Chantelle Pratt | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Jenny McCarthy-Jenkins | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lisa Lunniss | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Chloe Briggs | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Gemma Paintin | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sarah Pearson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Cath Lawson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2019 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Carol Ann Woods | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2015 · until 2035 |
| The Reverend Toby Roderic Webber | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2015 · until 2035 |
| Mrs Susan Tinker Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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