Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Address: Church Street
Town/City: Morecambe
County: Lancashire
Postcode: LA4 5QA
Telephone Number: 01524 413273
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 Laura Gardner
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 165 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 39.4%

Location and administration

URN: 119538
DfE Number: 888/3537
UKPRN: 10080229
UPRN: 100012842655
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Lancaster (E07000121)
Constituency: Morecambe and Lunesdale (E14001372)
Electoral Ward: Poulton (E05014900)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)

Easting & Northing: 343934E, 464630N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 4' 30.61" N 2° 51' 29.53" W
Plus Code: 9C6V34GR+3P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Morecambe Bay Community Primary School (0.3km)
  2. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe (0.4km)
  3. Morecambe Bay Academy (0.5km)
  4. Lancaster Road Primary School (0.9km)
  5. Great Wood Primary School (1.4km)
  6. Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School (1.5km)
  7. West End Primary School (1.7km)
  8. Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School (1.8km)
  9. Bay Leadership Academy (2.1km)
  10. Morecambe Road School (2.1km)
Governors

  • Mr Peter Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 30 August 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 August 2027.
  • Miss Hannah Buckham - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 February 2028.
  • Miss Samantha Coulton - Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 January 2030.
  • Mrs Pam Fawcett - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • Mrs Laura Gardner - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Rev Chris Krawiec - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2019 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Michelle Needham - Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 June 2027.
  • Mr Phil Ramsden - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 16 July 2029.
  • Mrs Suzanne Shearsby - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 June 2029.
  • Mrs Christine Stebbing - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 16 July 2029.
  • Mrs India Strong - Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 7 January 2028.
  • Mrs Helen Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 February 2027.
  • Mr David Woodhouse - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 July 2029.
  • Mr Paul Worthington - Governor. Appointed on 26 August 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 25 August 2029.