St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe

Contact details for the school

School Name: St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe
Address: Greenacre Street, St. James C of E Primary Schoo
Town/City: Clitheroe
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB7 1ED
Telephone Number: 01200 423599
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Leeming
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 262 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.5%

Location and administration

URN: 119419
DfE Number: 888/3304
UKPRN: 10069041
UPRN: 100012547409
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Ribble Valley (E07000124)
Constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe (E14001422)
Electoral Ward: Littlemoor (E05012013)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)

Easting & Northing: 374169E, 441288N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 52' 4.06" N 2° 23' 38.97" W
Plus Code: 9C5VVJ94+48

External links

DfE Record: View record

Advertisement
Governors

  • Mrs Fay Ashworth - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 24 April 2028.
  • Mrs Lisa Barrnes - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 November 2028.
  • The Reverend Sam Cheesman - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Mark Clayton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
  • Mrs Katie Cowburn-Green - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 March 2028.
  • Mr James Davies - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 2 July 2025. Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Mr Quincy Ernest - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 March 2030.
  • Mrs Helen George - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 March 2027.
  • Mrs Debi Hardie - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 23 January 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Kelsall - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 March 2030.
  • Headteacher Jonathan Leeming - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Clive Watson - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 8 July 2028.
  • Mr Peter Williams - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Wood - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 14 July 2028.
  • Claire Woodward - Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 January 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Woodward - Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2019 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 7 January 2026.