Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham
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: https://www.coplaneprimary.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.