Low Furness CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Low Furness CofE Primary School
Address: Church Road, Great Urswick
Town/City: Ulverston
County: Cumbria
Postcode: LA12 0TA
Telephone Number: 01229 588708
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Morrison
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 127 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.7%

Location and administration

URN: 112299
DfE Number: 943/3212
UKPRN: 10070426
UPRN: 10090935069
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Barrow and Furness (E14001076)
Electoral Ward: Low Furness (E05014239)
Diocese: CE07(Diocese of Carlisle)

Easting & Northing: 326761E, 474053N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 9' 27.66" N 3° 7' 22.42" W
Plus Code: 9C6R5V5G+3R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Revd Hayley Edmondson - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 6 February 2030.
  • Mr Robert Ford - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2028.
  • Mrs Louise Gass - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mr Matty Green - Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Mrs Alison Hardingham - Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 16 May 2026.
  • Mrs Eleanor Ledesma - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Neil Mitchell - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
  • Headteacher Helen Morrison - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Jason Priss - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 15 September 2028.
  • Ms Victoria Reay - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2027.
  • Mr William Ross - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Headteacher Clare Rowland-Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 13 April 2026.
  • Mr Gary Thompson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 April 2017 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 2 March 2026.
  • Mrs Leanne Whitehead - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 March 2028.