Coniston CofE Primary School
School Name: Coniston CofE Primary School Address: Shepherd's Bridge Town/City: Coniston County: Cumbria Postcode: LA21 8AL Telephone Number: 015394 41302 Website: www.coniston.cumbria.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Voluntary controlled school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Federation: The Fells Federation
Headteacher: Miss Danielle Fitzsimons
Capacity: 98
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 67 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 68% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.6%
URN: 112279
DfE Number: 943/3122
UKPRN: 10070433
UPRN: 10003959646
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale (E14001580)
Electoral Ward: Coniston and Hawkshead (E05014221)
Diocese: CE07(Diocese of Carlisle)
Easting & Northing: 330428E, 497791N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 22' 17.39" N 3° 4' 20.19" W
Plus Code: 9C6R9WCH+H3
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Peter Blackburn - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Chris Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 March 2027.
- Mr Keiron Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2026.
- Miss Danielle Fitzsimons - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Joyce Hallam - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 November 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2027.
- Mr John Hogarth - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 September 2029.
- Mrs Helen Hoyle - Governor. Appointed on 8 April 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2029.
- Mr Mike Parker - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 20 November 2028.
- Councillor Suzanne Pender - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 February 2028.
- Reverend Brian Streeter - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2019 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
- Mr Ian Walker - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 January 2027.