Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School
Address: Dark Lane, Newchurch
Town/City: Rossendale
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB4 7UA
Telephone Number: 01706 229478
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Callaghan
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 112 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 53% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 55.4%

Location and administration

URN: 119390
DfE Number: 888/3113
UKPRN: 10069046
UPRN: 100012543727
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Rossendale (E07000125)
Constituency: Rossendale and Darwen (E14001450)
Electoral Ward: Hareholme & Waterfoot (E05015821)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)

Easting & Northing: 383082E, 422186N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 41' 47.31" N 2° 15' 27.23" W
Plus Code: 9C5VMPWR+HX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Tony Abbey - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 28 June 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 29 June 2029.
  • Mr Stanley Alcock - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 19 October 2028.
  • Miss Natalie Ashworth - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 October 2027.
  • Mr Colin Barnet - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Mrs Janet Booth - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 20 November 2027.
  • Mrs Gemma Callaghan - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Mrs Simone Cudworth - Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 4 March 2028.
  • Mrs Julie Ann Meeks - Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 November 2028.
  • Mrs Janet Norman - Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 March 2028.
  • Mrs Gaynor Stubbs - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Miss Paula Trickett - Governor. Appointed on 27 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 October 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Wyatt - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2029.