Catforth Primary School
School Name: Catforth Primary School Address: School Lane, Catforth Town/City: Preston County: Lancashire Postcode: PR4 0HL Telephone Number: 01772 690451 Website: www.catforthprimary.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Price
Capacity: 104
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 100 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15%
URN: 119160
DfE Number: 888/2062
UKPRN: 10076212
UPRN: 100012753439
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Preston (E07000123)
Constituency: Ribble Valley (E14001443)
Electoral Ward: Preston Rural North (E05012205)
Easting & Northing: 348094E, 435462N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 48' 48.52" N 2° 47' 22.8" W
Plus Code: 9C5VR676+94
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Julie Bainbridge - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Megan Brown - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 November 2028.
- Mrs Anita Davies - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 1991 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 October 2031.
- Mrs Laura Faulkner - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 November 2028.
- Mr Ben Hebblethwaite - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
- Ms Caroline Lightfoot - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 October 2028.
- Mrs Julie Anne Noon - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 May 2028.
- Mrs Emma Price - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 5 January 2026.
- Mr Barry Probin - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 1990 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 January 2029.
- Mrs Sheetal Sobhun - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2029.
- Ms Hannah Tappenden - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 May 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 April 2027.