Westminster Primary Academy
Academy converter primary school in Blackpool (Blackpool).
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
Local Governing Body & Register of Business Interests As a member of the Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) the structure of the Local Governing Body and its responsibilities are set out in the FCAT Scheme of Delegation .
The Local Governing Body plays a vital role in the governance and accountability of Westminster Primary Academy; its responsibilities include: The Local Governing Body is not responsible for the operational and day to day management of the Academy, this is the remit of the Headteacher who reports to the Chief Executive.
The Local Governing Body is made up of people who want to make a positive contribution to your childs education: Tim Freeman Fcat Governor and Chair of the Academy Council Please note: The address of the chair is care of the school - Westminster Primary Academy, Westminster Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2QE Governance Documents Register of Business Interests and Governor Attendance 54 KB
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
15 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Athletics
- Band
- Choir
- Climbing
- Computing
- Cricket
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Orchestra
- Swimming
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Teaching School HubRecognised award
- Music MarkMusic
Key facts
- URN
- 144945
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Blackpool
- Constituency
- Blackpool South
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (6 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Tim Freeman | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Danielle Metcalfe | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Alina Khan | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Debbie Powell | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Beth Latham | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mr Simon Blackwell | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Lisa Balshaw Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Alun Priestley Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · 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