Whalley Church of England Primary School
School Name: Whalley Church of England Primary School Address: Church Lane, Whalley Town/City: Clitheroe County: Lancashire Postcode: BB7 9SY Telephone Number: 01254 823348 Website: http://www.whalleyceprimary.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 5-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Richard Blackburn
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 315 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.7%
URN: 119429
DfE Number: 888/3321
UKPRN: 10073465
UPRN: 100012840954
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Ribble Valley (E07000124)
Constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe (E14001422)
Electoral Ward: Whalley & Painter Wood (E05012022)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)
Easting & Northing: 373173E, 436166N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 49' 18.15" N 2° 24' 31.88" W
Plus Code: 9C5VRHCR+MF
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr David Borland - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 June 2029.
- Rev Jonathan Carmyllie - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2015 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
- Mr Ben Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 26 November 2028.
- Mrs Maria Ellell - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 15 November 2027.
- Mrs Denise Elstub - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 3 November 2026.
- Mrs Victoria Hall - Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 March 2029.
- Mrs Jo-Ann Murphy - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
- Mrs Suzanne Nutter - Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 January 2027.
- Mrs Emily Sewell - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 November 2028.
- Mrs Julie Tennant - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 February 2028.
- Mr Joseph Yates - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 12 June 2029.