Askam Village School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Askam Village School
Address: Lots Road
Town/City: Askam-in-furness
County: Cumbria
Postcode: LA16 7DA
Telephone Number: 01229 462814
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Newton
Capacity: 203
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 187 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.5%

Location and administration

URN: 112409
DfE Number: 943/5207
UKPRN: 10073696
UPRN: 36027585
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Barrow and Furness (E14001076)
Electoral Ward: Dalton North (E05014222)

Easting & Northing: 321390E, 477216N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 11' 7.11" N 3° 12' 21.42" W
Plus Code: 9C6R5QPV+4J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School (1.1km)
  2. Dowdales School (3.2km)
  3. George Romney Junior School (3.2km)
  4. Chapel Street Infants and Nursery School (3.4km)
  5. Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness (3.6km)
  6. Lindal and Marton Primary School (3.6km)
  7. Dalton St Mary's CofE Primary School (4.2km)
  8. St James' Catholic Primary School (4.8km)
Governors

  • Ms Sheryl Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 April 2029.
  • Mrs Tracy Brown - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2026.
  • Ms Elisabeth Donachie - Governor. Appointed on 30 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
  • Mrs Elisabeth Donachie - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 13 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
  • Mr Mathew Holmes - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2030.
  • Mr David Huddleston - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 30 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
  • Mrs Becky Knowles - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 September 2027.
  • Mrs Emma Logan - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 September 2027.
  • Mrs Laura McCormick - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2030.
  • Mrs Fiona Newton - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2009 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Lynne Plevin - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2030.