Buckshaw Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Buckshaw Primary School
Address: Chancery Road, Astley Village, Chancery Road
Town/City: Chorley
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR7 1XP
Telephone Number: 01257 418862
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Woodcock
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 210 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.9%

Location and administration

URN: 119205
DfE Number: 888/2146
UKPRN: 10077716
UPRN: 100012759581
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Chorley (E07000118)
Constituency: Chorley (E14001170)
Electoral Ward: Chorley North & Astley (E05013069)

Easting & Northing: 357369E, 418623N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 39' 46.74" N 2° 38' 47.35" W
Plus Code: 9C5VM973+5C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Oliver House School (0.2km)
  2. St Michael's Church of England High School (0.7km)
  3. Parklands High School (0.7km)
  4. Lancashire College of Adult Education (0.8km)
  5. Chorley Astley Park School (0.9km)
  6. Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School (1.0km)
  7. Balshaw Lane Community Primary School (1.2km)
  8. St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley (1.2km)
  9. Waterloo Lodge (1.4km)
  10. Mayfield House School (1.6km)
Governors

  • Mr Mark Babcock - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Adrienne Barrow - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2028.
  • Mrs Amanda Catterall - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 November 2026.
  • Ms Kate Forrester - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 September 2027.
  • Mr Iain Hewitt - Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2025.
  • Miss Zenna Horrocks - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 13 November 2026.
  • Mrs Kathleen Jones - Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 June 2028.
  • Mr John McAndrew - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2026.
  • Mrs Rachel McDaid - Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 January 2029.
  • Mr Fred Nelson - Governor. Appointed on 30 October 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 29 October 2028.
  • Mrs Alison Sharples - Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 December 2028.
  • Mr Richard Turner - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2028.