Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School
School Name: Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School Address: Church Avenue, Baxenden, Church Avenue Town/City: Accrington County: Lancashire Postcode: BB5 2RQ Telephone Number: 01254 234074 Website: www.baxenden.lancs.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Green
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 205 (40% boys & 60% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.8%
URN: 119440
DfE Number: 888/3334
UKPRN: 10069036
UPRN: 100012545420
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Hyndburn (E07000120)
Constituency: Hyndburn (E14001299)
Electoral Ward: Baxenden (E05005208)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)
Easting & Northing: 377179E, 426509N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 44' 6.38" N 2° 20' 50.23" W
Plus Code: 9C5VPMP3+23
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Jennifer Cook - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
- Mrs Kirsty Freeman - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 September 2028.
- Mrs Kirsty Freeman - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 September 2028.
- Mrs Julie Green - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Florida Kapenda - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 15 January 2030.
- Mr Jerard Knott - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 July 2026.
- Mrs Francesca Ledwith - Governor. Appointed on 24 August 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 August 2027.
- Mrs Zoe Rosthorn - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
- Prof Ian Rushton - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 November 2025.
- Mrs Tirzah Russell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mr Michael Walker - Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 29 March 2026.