The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham
Academy converter primary school in Preston (Lancashire).
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
Address: Victoria Road, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2BT Tel: 01772 684 371 Email Us with Christ at our heart, we are a loving, caring family where each individual is nurtured in mind and spirit to fully become the person God created. In learning together, we support each other to reach our full potential in a safe and stimulating environment where all are valued and respected.
Take a look at the Latest News at The Willows by exploring our Class Pages Take a look at what our Reception class have been up to so far this year. Take a look at what our Year 1 class have been up to so far this year. Take a look at what our Year 2 class have been up to so far this year. Take a look at what our Year 3 class have been up to so far this year.
Take a look at what our Year 4 class have been up to so far this year. Take a look at what our Year 5 class have been up to so far this year. Take a look at what our Year 6 class have been up to so far this year.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Choir
- Cricket
- Football
- Music
- Orchestra
- Rounders
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 151086
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
- Fylde
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2024
Governing body (9 current, 4 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Harrison (Co-Chair of Governors) | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kathryn James | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Robert Wylde | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mrs Grace Wiggans | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Kate Lee | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Michelle Martland | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Michelle Holden (Co-Chair of Governors) | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Patrick O'Donnell | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Laura Kaura | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Mark Booker Former | Local Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Laurie Sharrock Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Lee Robertson Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sharon Barnett Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
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