Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School
Address: Church Lane, Charnock Richard
Town/City: Chorley
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR7 5NA
Telephone Number: 01257 791490
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: Mrs H L Brooks
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 196 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.2%

Location and administration

URN: 119463
DfE Number: 888/3388
UKPRN: 10073454
UPRN: 100012760504
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Chorley (E07000118)
Constituency: South Ribble (E14001491)
Electoral Ward: Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard (E05013076)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)

Easting & Northing: 355618E, 415669N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 38' 10.63" N 2° 40' 21.21" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJ8PG+GX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Stephen Archer - Governor. Appointed on 4 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 May 2030.
  • Mrs Jean Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 16 April 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 15 April 2028.
  • Mrs Helen Brooks - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Julie Heaton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Julie Heaton - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 August 2029.
  • Mrs Jill Henderson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 August 2029.
  • Mrs Jill Henderson - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 August 2025.
  • Mrs Victoria Hodkinson - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Mrs Laura James - Governor. Appointed on 16 April 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 15 April 2028.
  • Mr Peter Kewley - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Lock - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 10 February 2029.
  • Father Jordan McDermott - Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Mark Pritchard - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 11 December 2027.
  • Mr Kenneth Robertshaw - Governor. Appointed on 16 April 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 15 April 2028.