Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Commons Lane, Balderstone
Town/City: Blackburn
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB2 7LL
Telephone Number: 01254 769150
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Draycott
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 106 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.7%

Location and administration

URN: 119415
DfE Number: 888/3300
UKPRN: 10072072
UPRN: 100012840583
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Ribble Valley (E07000124)
Constituency: Ribble Valley (E14001443)
Electoral Ward: Mellor (E05012014)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)

Easting & Northing: 363005E, 432344N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 47' 12.23" N 2° 33' 46.24" W
Plus Code: 9C5VQCPP+MV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston (1.8km)
  2. Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School (2.5km)
  3. Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (3.5km)
  4. Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge (4.1km)
  5. Westholme School (4.2km)
  6. Samlesbury Church of England School (4.5km)
  7. Brook View School (4.8km)
  8. Hillside Specialist School and College (4.8km)
  9. Lammack Primary School (4.8km)
  10. Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School (4.8km)
Governors

  • Mrs Dawn Burton - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 February 2028.
  • Mrs Rosemary Cummins - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Louise Dixon - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2015 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 October 2026.
  • Mrs Nicola Draycott - Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 June 2030.
  • Mr John Evans - Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2021 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 13 May 2030.
  • Mrs Rebecca Gray - Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 March 2029.
  • Mr Johnathan Greenwood - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2014 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 18 December 2028.
  • Mrs Janet Leaver - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 16 July 2027.
  • Mr Akhil Pathan - Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 June 2029.
  • Ms Yasmin Riaz - Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2017 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Mrs Sara Seedall - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2013 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 February 2026.
  • Mrs Janet Smith - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 13 May 2030.