Shadsworth Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Shadsworth Junior School
Address: Blackburn With Darwen, Shadsworth Junior School
Town/City: Arran Avenue
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB1 2ET
Telephone Number: 01254 698016
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr John Haworth
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 215 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 63.7%

Location and administration

URN: 119221
DfE Number: 889/2168
UKPRN: 10079024
UPRN: 100012533701
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Blackburn with Darwen (E06000008)
Constituency: Blackburn (E14001102)
Electoral Ward: Blackburn South East (E05011513)

Easting & Northing: 370496E, 426873N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 44' 16.94" N 2° 26' 55.05" W
Plus Code: 9C5VPHQ2+6G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Les Basnett - Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 February 2028.
  • Mrs Julie Bolton - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 January 2028.
  • Mrs Amanda Gaines - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 November 2026.
  • Mrs Jackie Gallagher - Governor. Appointed on 2 January 1999 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 November 2026.
  • Mr Simon Gimeno - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 November 2025.
  • Mr John Haworth - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Headteacher Jennifer Hetherington - Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2009 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Noel Francis Murphy - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 25 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2026.
  • Mr Emaanuel Ofosu - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 November 2029.
  • Mr Emmanuel Ofosu - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 November 2025.
  • Mrs Susan Parkinson - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2014 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 February 2028.
  • Dr Angela Parry - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2018 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 25 February 2026.
  • Councillor Jim Shorrock - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mrs Kim Stinson - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2014 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 November 2026.