Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Clitheroe (Lancashire).
Location
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Welcome to Waddington and West Bradford CE Primary School! It is my pleasure to welcome you to Waddington and West Bradford, a vibrant and inclusive school where every child is valued and nurtured to reach their full potential.
At WWB, we pride ourselves on fostering a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment that encourages our students to embrace challenges, grow with confidence, and excel academically and personally. As members of God's family, at Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Primary School, we aim to love one another as Jesus loves us.
(John15 :12-13) We do our best to Encourage, Serve and Respect everyone. (1Thess 5:11) 'Be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving one another as God in Christ forgave you'. Waddington and West Bradford CE Primary School West Bradford Road Waddington Clitheroe BB7 3JE
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 119687
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 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 (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Austen | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jamie McGowan | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Gianne Jones | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| John Rattigan | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Lenny Brayshaw | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Sam Stell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Sam Tyrer | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Sarah White | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Rev Christopher Wood | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2017 |
| Evelyn Crittenden Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Helen Saunders Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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