Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
Address: Preston Road, Whittle-le-Woods, Whittle-le-Woods Ce Primary School
Town/City: Chorley
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR6 7PS
Telephone Number: 01257 262732
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 Deborah Metcalfe
Capacity: 242
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 240 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 2.9%

Location and administration

URN: 119478
DfE Number: 888/3414
UKPRN: 10080252
UPRN: 100012830364
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Chorley (E07000118)
Constituency: Chorley (E14001170)
Electoral Ward: Buckshaw & Whittle (E05013065)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)

Easting & Northing: 357858E, 421599N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 41' 23.17" N 2° 38' 22.17" W
Plus Code: 9C5VM9Q6+W6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Gareth Beard - Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 May 2028.
  • Mr John Bidder - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Catharine Cummins - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mrs Marian Frazer - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mrs Joy Grimshaw - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Ms Jackie Haughin - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mrs Emma Last - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 31 August 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Deborah Metcalfe - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Nilesh Patel - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Dr Stacey Story - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Rev Philip Venables - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2026.