Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Address: Kepple Lane, Garstang
Town/City: Preston
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR3 1PB
Telephone Number: 01995 603454
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jim Blakely
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 257 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 122% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8%

Location and administration

URN: 119528
DfE Number: 888/3526
UKPRN: 10080237
UPRN: 10034084708
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wyre (E07000128)
Constituency: Lancaster and Wyre (E14001318)
Electoral Ward: Garstang (E05009938)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)

Easting & Northing: 348650E, 444868N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 53' 53.03" N 2° 46' 58.07" W
Plus Code: 9C5VV6X8+6V

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang (0.8km)
  2. Garstang Community Primary School (1.1km)
  3. Garstang Community Academy (1.4km)
  4. Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.9km)
  5. Nateby Primary School (2.3km)
  6. Winmarleigh Church of England Primary School (3.6km)
  7. Scorton Church of England Primary School (4.2km)
  8. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock (4.4km)
  9. St Michael's-On-Wyre Church of England Primary School & Nursery (4.8km)
Governors

  • Mr Tim Appleton - Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 October 2028.
  • Mrs Rebecca Beard - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 July 2028.
  • Mr James Billington - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 May 2029.
  • Jim Blakely - Governor. Appointed on 2 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 January 2028.
  • Dr Emma Bray - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Jonathan Hewitt - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 February 2030.
  • Mr Jonathan Hewitt - Governor. Appointed on 22 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 March 2026.
  • Mr David Holmes - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 October 2028.
  • Revd Michael Hutchinson - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 30 January 2030.
  • Mr Paul Lamoury - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 November 2029.
  • Dr Lois Lee - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Alan Pearson - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 January 2029.
  • Mrs Lauren Porter - Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 March 2026.
  • Mrs Lisa Sefton - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 May 2030.
  • Mrs Katharine Stewart - Governor. Appointed on 2 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 June 2027.
  • Mrs Lois Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 December 2027.
  • Mrs Susan Willoughby - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 March 2029.