Black Combe Junior School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Black Combe Junior School
Address: Moor Road
Town/City: Millom
County: Cumbria
Postcode: LA18 5DT
Telephone Number: 01229 772862
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Dennison
Capacity: 136
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 89 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 65% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.8%

Location and administration

URN: 112160
DfE Number: 942/2220
UKPRN: 10074501
UPRN: 10000896898
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Barrow and Furness (E14001076)
Electoral Ward: Millom (E05014202)

Easting & Northing: 316715E, 479988N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 12' 34.12" N 3° 16' 42.02" W
Plus Code: 9C6R6P5C+QM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Parkview Nursery School (0.4km)
  2. Millom Infant School (0.7km)
  3. Millom School (0.8km)
  4. St James' Catholic Primary School (1.0km)
  5. Haverigg Primary School (1.4km)
Governors

  • Miss Margaret Bratley - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2026.
  • Mrs Denise Burness - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 May 2028.
  • Mrs Catherine Dennison - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 19 January 2040.
  • Dr Nathan Dodd - Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 March 2028.
  • Mr Darren Foote - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 May 2027.
  • Ms Kelly Fretter - Governor. Appointed on 23 August 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 August 2029.
  • Mrs Victoria Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2026.
  • Mrs Jo Pattinson - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
  • Ms Rachel Sheard - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2029.