St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley
Voluntary aided primary school in Nr Ormskirk (Lancashire).
Location
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O pportunities for all to reach their full potential. Every day is an open day at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School! "Bullying is a no-go and everyone is seen and heard" Parent Autumn 2025 Our school is a small, friendly, Catholic primary school, set in the rural village of Mawdesley in Lancashire.
We are an inclusive school and we warmly welcome children and their families, from all faiths, as well as those with none. W e pride ourselves on knowing each and every one of our children and their families extremely well.
At SS Peter and Paul, every child is loved, cared for, supported and challenged to share and develop their talents and to reach their full potential. " I feel happy knowing that they are going into such a nurturing and fun environment" Parent Autumn 2025 I n a recent survey, 100% of those parents who responded stated that thier child/ren were happy at this school.
If you would like to find out more about our school please do not hesitate to contact us on 01704 822216 and arrange a guided tour of our school. We look forward to welcoming you!
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Choir
- Computing
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 119678
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- South Ribble
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Phil Dawson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kathryn Rigbye | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Hornoria Arnold | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Bernadette Wood | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lindsay Spencer | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Paul Malcom | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Anna Hitchen | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Rev Gerald Anders | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Gareth Whittle | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Steven Smith | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr John Cobham | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2017 · until 2029 |
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