Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
Address: 16 School Lane, Westhead
Town/City: Ormskirk
County: Lancashire
Postcode: L40 6HL
Telephone Number: 01695 574078
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Helen Clark
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 105 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.7%

Location and administration

URN: 119377
DfE Number: 888/3080
UKPRN: 10074249
UPRN: 10012344128
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: West Lancashire (E07000127)
Constituency: West Lancashire (E14001577)
Electoral Ward: Rural South (E05014937)
Diocese: CE22(Diocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 344194E, 407613N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 33' 46.04" N 2° 50' 37.93" W
Plus Code: 9C5VH574+4F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ormskirk School (1.6km)
  2. Edge Hill University (2.0km)
  3. The Acorns School (2.1km)
  4. Ormskirk Church of England Primary School (2.3km)
  5. Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School (2.6km)
  6. West Lancashire Community High School (2.7km)
  7. Brookfield Park Primary School (2.8km)
  8. Turning Point Academy (2.9km)
  9. Moorgate Nursery School (2.9km)
  10. St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale (2.9km)
Governors

  • Mr Chris Birkett - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 July 2028.
  • Mrs Kate Brennan - Governor. Appointed on 4 May 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 May 2030.
  • Miss Helen Clark - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Ms Helen Davidson - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 July 2028.
  • Mrs Lyndsey Gateley - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 January 2028.
  • Mrs Danielle Gibbons - Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 12 April 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Hewitt - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Mrs Charlotte Hitchlock - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Mr Giles Hooker - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 May 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Jackson-Jones - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Dr Angela Kerrigan - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 March 2026.
  • Mr Paul Livesley - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 April 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 22 April 2028.
  • Mr Martyn Walmsley - Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 June 2026.
  • Miss Louise Westhead - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2029.