Leyland St James Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Leyland St James Church of England Primary School
Address: Slater Lane
Town/City: Leyland
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR26 7SH
Telephone Number: 01772 422572
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 James Atherton
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 209 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.6%

Location and administration

URN: 119476
DfE Number: 888/3411
UKPRN: 10080253
UPRN: 100012843560
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: South Ribble (E07000126)
Constituency: South Ribble (E14001491)
Electoral Ward: Earnshaw Bridge (E05010221)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)

Easting & Northing: 351907E, 421755N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 41' 26.36" N 2° 43' 46.64" W
Plus Code: 9C5VM7RC+75

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Moss Side Primary School (0.5km)
  2. St Anne's Catholic Primary School (0.8km)
  3. Seven Stars Primary School (0.8km)
  4. Aurora Brooklands School (1.1km)
  5. Academy@Worden (1.2km)
  6. St Mary's Catholic High School (1.4km)
  7. Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit (1.4km)
  8. Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School (1.8km)
  9. Northbrook Primary Academy (1.8km)
  10. Woodlea Junior School (1.8km)
Governors

  • Headteacher James Bryan Atherton - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 9 September 2026.
  • Mr Paul Cairns - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2027.
  • Mr Paul 27 Mar 2023 Cairns - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 27 March 2023.
  • Mrs Lorraine Finley - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2029.
  • Mr David Gregson - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2028.
  • Deborah Halliwell - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 July 2029.
  • Mr Alan Hammersley - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 30 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Christine Haworth - Governor. Appointed on 11 August 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mrs Christine Haworth - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Mrs Paula Lamb - Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 June 2028.
  • Debbie Peacock - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 17 July 2029.
  • James Peacock - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 17 July 2029.