Balshaw's Church of England High School
School Name: Balshaw's Church of England High School Address: Church Road Town/City: Leyland County: Lancashire Postcode: PR25 3AH Telephone Number: 01772 421009 Website: www.balshaws.org.uk
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16) Type: Voluntary controlled school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Steven Haycocks
Capacity: 925
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 921 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.4%
URN: 119775
DfE Number: 888/4500
UKPRN: 10015034
UPRN: 100012756343
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: South Ribble (E07000126)
Constituency: South Ribble (E14001491)
Electoral Ward: Buckshaw & Worden (E05010218)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)
Easting & Northing: 354779E, 421458N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 41' 17.68" N 2° 41' 9.93" W
Plus Code: 9C5VM8Q7+7H
DfE Record: View record
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- Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School (1.3km)
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- Mr Kevin Anthony - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2027.
- Mrs Carol Berry - Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 February 2027.
- Mrs Ruth Bird - Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2026 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 26 April 2030.
- Mrs Ruth Bird - Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 26 April 2026.
- Mr Damian Clapham - Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 June 2027.
- Rev Paul Trevor Davies - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 13 November 2026.
- Mrs Sonia Edwards - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 November 2027.
- Mrs Kitty Frances Ellison - Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 March 2029.
- Mr Steven C Haycocks - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Anthony Holland - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
- Mrs Georgina Jacobs - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
- Mrs Charlotte Leathard - Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 September 2029.
- Mr David Melling - Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 March 2030.
- Rev Paul Robinson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
- Mr Paul Wharton - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
- Mrs Kris Williams - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2025.
- Mrs Kris Williams - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2029.
- Mr Keith Woodcock - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
- Mr David Yates - Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 January 2026.