Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham

Contact details for the school

School Name: Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham
Address: Cop Lane, Penwortham
Town/City: Preston
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR1 9AE
Telephone Number: 01772 743131
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Ian Ashmore
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 196 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.7%

Location and administration

URN: 119363
DfE Number: 888/3018
UKPRN: 10069061
UPRN: 10033057421
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: South Ribble (E07000126)
Constituency: South Ribble (E14001491)
Electoral Ward: Broad Oak (E05010216)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)

Easting & Northing: 352071E, 427598N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 44' 35.46" N 2° 43' 40.96" W
Plus Code: 9C5VP7VC+7Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Ian Ashmore - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Harriet Cookson - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 September 2028.
  • Mrs Jill Howe - Governor. Appointed on 6 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 September 2028.
  • Mr Iain Jenkins - Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 March 2029.
  • Reverend Chris Nelson - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 29 May 2026.
  • Miss Ellen Palmer - Governor. Appointed on 26 July 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 25 July 2029.
  • Ms Neetal Parekh - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 November 2026.
  • Mr Brett Spence - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 March 2029.
  • Mrs Ann Staton - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Mrs Natalie Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 March 2029.
  • Mr Christopher Teague - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 March 2029.
  • Mr David Tuke - Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 February 2029.
  • Mrs Laura Webster - Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 May 2027.
  • Miss Gabrielle Westgarth - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 January 2027.