Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School
Address: Severn Drive, Walton-le-Dale
Town/City: Preston
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR5 4TD
Telephone Number: 01772 335065
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Christopher Shields
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 446 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 106% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.8%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • PD - Physical Disability
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 119286
DfE Number: 888/2437
UKPRN: 10077229
UPRN: 100012757104
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: South Ribble (E07000126)
Constituency: Ribble Valley (E14001443)
Electoral Ward: Walton-le-Dale East (E05010235)

Easting & Northing: 355741E, 426526N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 44' 1.95" N 2° 40' 20.1" W
Plus Code: 9C5VP8MH+G3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Miss Charlotte Leanne Carr - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2027.
  • Mrs Daryl Cooper - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 December 2027.
  • Mr Thomas Copeland - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 July 2028.
  • Mrs Nina Cowell - Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 September 2030.
  • Mrs Vickie Cunningham - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 July 2029.
  • Miss Gabrielle Finch - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 July 2027.
  • Mrs Rebecca Holland - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2028.
  • Mrs Vicky Leishman - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2028.
  • Mr Riona Marchini - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 July 2028.
  • Mrs Stacey Mercer - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Mr Peter Richardson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mr Christopher John Shields - Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 14 April 2029.
  • Mr Robert Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 February 2026.
  • Mr Sean Thackeray - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 July 2028.
  • Mrs Amanda Tunstall - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2029.