Holmeswood Methodist School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Holmeswood Methodist School
Address: Chapel Lane, Holmeswood, Nr Rufford
Town/City: Ormskirk
County: Lancashire
Postcode: L40 1UD
Telephone Number: 01704 821360
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Relph Higson
Capacity: 42
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 55 (62% boys & 38% girls)
Enrollment: 131% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 3.7%

Location and administration

URN: 119403
DfE Number: 888/3147
UKPRN: 10078129
UPRN: 100012846152
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: West Lancashire (E07000127)
Constituency: Southport (E14001504)
Electoral Ward: Burscough Bridge & Rufford (E05014930)

Easting & Northing: 343074E, 416784N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 38' 42.33" N 2° 51' 44.84" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJ4WQ+22

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary School (2.6km)
  2. Rufford CofE School (3.1km)
  3. Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (4.2km)
  4. Burscough Bridge Methodist School (4.8km)
  5. Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School (4.9km)
  6. Burscough Village Primary School (4.9km)
  7. Burscough Priory Academy (5.0km)
Governors

  • Mr Stephen John Bycroft - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2028.
  • Mrs Kathleen Vivien Cummings - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2026.
  • Mrs Christine Elizabeth Entwistle - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 November 2029.
  • Mr Maurice Relph Higson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2005 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Helen Mary Ross - Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 October 2028.
  • Mr Simon Strangeway - Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 January 2028.
  • Mrs Karen Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 20 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 February 2027.
  • Rev Michael Tindsley - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 31 August 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Rebecca Wilson-Barker - Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 October 2028.