St Antony's RC Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Antony's RC Primary School
Address: Shadsworth Road
Town/City: Blackburn
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB1 2HP
Telephone Number: 0125454686
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Heather McGowan
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 236 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 112% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.5%

Location and administration

URN: 119516
DfE Number: 889/3512
UKPRN: 10072721
UPRN: 200004504248
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Blackburn with Darwen (E06000008)
Constituency: Blackburn (E14001102)
Electoral Ward: Audley & Queen's Park (E05011508)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 370344E, 427392N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 44' 33.7" N 2° 27' 3.53" W
Plus Code: 9C5VPGVX+3J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Fr Gerard Barry - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Sandra Botterill - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 October 2027.
  • Miss Naomi Clark - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 July 2028.
  • Ms Ann Garlick - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 December 2029.
  • Mr Michael O'brien - Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 November 2027.
  • Mrs Caroline Palmer - Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 September 2027.
  • Mr Daniel Pearce - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 July 2030.
  • Mr Brian Souter - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 September 2028.