Laneshaw Bridge Primary
Academy converter primary school in Colne (Lancashire).
Location
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Our School Welcome from the Headteachers Welcome from the Headteachers Laneshaw Bridge Primary School is situated in a beautiful village in Pendle. We have been rated outstanding by Ofsted and operate in one of the newest purpose built primary settings in the area. We aspire to develop ambitious, confident children with unrivalled knowledge and skills to achieve their dreams.
A place where lasting memories are created; friendships are fostered and a life-long love of learning is ignited. We believe in putting the child at the very heart of everything we do.
Our aim is that our curriculum provides opportunities to be creative, broad and varied so that all children can achieve their best and are motivated to continue their learning beyond their years at. Our teaching methods are evidence based, giving each child the tools needed to become the very best version of themselves.
We strive to build strong and purposeful relationships with all of our families and operate an open door policy and welcome any feedback or comments that you may have. We value the support that families provide us, as this enables us to work in partnership for the benefit of the children.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 145817
- 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
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Pendle and Clitheroe
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (9 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.1 governor is linked to a profile (all confirmed).
Governors marked “Confirmed same person” have exactly the same forename and surname as the only officer of that name at the school’s own academy trust company on the Companies House register, so we treat them as the same person. The governance record itself comes from DfE.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Paul White Confirmed same person | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Charles Driver | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Matthew Parker | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lisa Burnham | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Dr Thomas Heaton | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Rob Harrison | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Grace Barritt | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Lucie Sutcliffe | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Gaynor Canty | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
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