Buckshaw Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Buckshaw Primary School
Address: Chancery Road, Astley Village
Town/City: Chorley
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR7 1XP
Country: 100012759581
 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 Katy Brooks
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 235 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 112% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.5%

Location and administration

URN: 119205
DfE Number: 888/2146
UKPRN: 10077716
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Chorley (E07000118)
Constituency: Chorley (E14000637)
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 2024.
  • Mrs Katy Brooks - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Amanda Catterall - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 November 2026.
  • Mr Nigel Deane - Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2017 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 12 February 2025.
  • Miss Helen Hall - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2026.
  • Mr Iain Hewitt - Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 June 2024.
  • 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.
  • Mr Zygmunt Kulbacki - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2026.
  • Mr John McAndrew - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2023.
  • Mr Fred Nelson - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2025.