Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School
School Name: Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School Address: Arundel Street, Rishton Town/City: Blackburn County: Lancashire Postcode: BB1 4DT Telephone Number: 01254 884522 Website: www.st-peter-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Sara Clarkson
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 188 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.6%
URN: 119427
DfE Number: 888/3316
UKPRN: 10069039
UPRN: 100012534112
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Hyndburn (E07000120)
Constituency: Hyndburn (E14001299)
Electoral Ward: Rishton (E05005218)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)
Easting & Northing: 372374E, 430485N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 46' 14.18" N 2° 25' 13.73" W
Plus Code: 9C5VQHCH+6R
DfE Record: View record
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- Dr Benjamin Alexander-Dann - Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 23 October 2026.
- Mrs Anne-Marie Chandler - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Mrs Sara Elizabeth Clarkson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Ian Harold Cumberlidge - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
- Mrs Elaine Jennings - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 December 2015 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 December 2027.
- Mrs Gillian Marie Mack - Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 May 2030.
- Mrs Carly Martin - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 July 2028.
- Mrs Lindsey Slater - Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 May 2030.
- Mr Mark Andrew Thornley - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
- Mrs Kate Walsh - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 13 March 2028.
- Mr Lindsay Wilkin - Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 April 2026.