Lyndhurst Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Dukinfield (Tameside).
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
At Lyndhurst Community Primary School, we are determined to provide all our children with the very best educational outcomes. Our aim is to create a happy, vibrant, caring and safe environment where all children flourish and reach their full potential. Our vision for all children is built around key principles which underpin all we do.
We aim to create a sense of belonging for our all pupils, families and staff. Our school is at the heart of the community and we are proud of all of our pupils and their achievements. Lyndhurst is a happy and safe environment where everyone is valued. We all take responsibility for maintaining this supportive, caring atmosphere.
We have the highest expectations and aspirations of our children in every year group this includes behaviour and conduct around school. Our children deserve the very best in life and we are determined to provide them with the foundations for success.
Staff and governors are committed to ensuring that all children leave Lyndhurst with the skills, experiences, understanding and attitudes necessary to carry them through their teenage years and into successful adult lives.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
18 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Our Trust
- Finance
- Reading for pleasure
- World Book Day
- Reading Champion
- Virtual Libraries
- PTFA Events
- PTFA Meeting Agendas & Minutes
- Student Representation
- Asda
- Morrisons
- Active Tameside
- Rotary Club
- Community Events
- Oracy
- ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support)
and 2 more
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 150085
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Constituency
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2023
Governing body (7 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neal Charlton | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Ogden | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Scott Doherty | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Helen Fletcher | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Sarah Steele | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Hannah Howells | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Gemma Patterson | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
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