Tonacliffe Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Tonacliffe Primary School
Address: Tonacliffe Road, Whitworth, Tonacliffe School, Tonacliffe Road
Town/City: Whitworth
County: Lancashire
Postcode: OL12 8SS
Telephone Number: 01706 344609
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Heap
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 294 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.4%

Location and administration

URN: 119271
DfE Number: 888/2272
UKPRN: 10076195
UPRN: 100012732358
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Rossendale (E07000125)
Constituency: Rossendale and Darwen (E14001450)
Electoral Ward: Whitworth (E05015826)

Easting & Northing: 388320E, 416954N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 38' 58.54" N 2° 10' 40.93" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJRXC+RQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Bethany Cass - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 November 2027.
  • Mrs Charlotte Clutterbuck - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 December 2028.
  • Headteacher Joanne Bernadette Heap - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2010 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Jean Howarth - Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 March 2030.
  • Mrs Diane Maunders - Governor. Appointed on 25 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 April 2026.
  • Mrs Danielle Mitchell - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2026.
  • Miss Ruth Noble - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 January 2026.
  • Mr Steve Oxford - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2028.
  • Mrs Caroline Pickersgill - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2029.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Simister - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 November 2029.
  • Mr Gareth Snook - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
  • Mrs Jane Wilkins - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 November 2029.
  • Mrs Christine Wright - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2027.