Ashton Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ashton Primary School
Address: Ainsdale Drive, Ashton-on-Ribble
Town/City: Preston
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR2 1TU
Telephone Number: 01772 728052
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Laura Butterworth
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 194 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36.1%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 119238
DfE Number: 888/2198
UKPRN: 10072985
UPRN: 100012749004
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Preston (E07000123)
Constituency: Preston (E14001433)
Electoral Ward: Lea & Larches (E05012202)

Easting & Northing: 350195E, 430819N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 46' 19.04" N 2° 45' 25.23" W
Plus Code: 9C5VQ6CV+Q5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Miss Laura Butterworth - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Johnathan Findlay - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 November 2025.
  • Mrs Michelle Harrison-Baines - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 November 2025.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Hird - Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 February 2030.
  • Councillor Nweeda Khan - Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 June 2029.
  • Mrs Joy Kumar - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 7 December 2029.
  • Miss Nelle Lordon - Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 February 2026.
  • Mr Koya Olusanya - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 April 2028.
  • Mr Norman Payne - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Anne Roberts - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 November 2027.
  • Mrs Pam Robinson - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2029.
  • Mrs Claire Slater - Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 June 2026.
  • Mrs Alison Mary SMALLRIDGE - Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 June 2030.
  • Professor Edward Hughes Smith - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2030.