Saint Aidan's Church of England High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Saint Aidan's Church of England High School
Address: Cartgate, Preesall
Town/City: Poulton-le-Fylde
County: Lancashire
Postcode: FY6 0NP
Telephone Number: 01253 810504
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Katie Benter
Capacity: 869
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 820 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.8%

Location and administration

URN: 119789
DfE Number: 888/4628
UKPRN: 10018185
UPRN: 100012616350
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wyre (E07000128)
Constituency: Lancaster and Wyre (E14001318)
Electoral Ward: Preesall (E05009949)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)

Easting & Northing: 336836E, 447085N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 55' 0.05" N 2° 57' 46.87" W
Plus Code: 9C5VW28P+MQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Anthony Barnshaw - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 December 2029.
  • Mrs Kath Bell - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 15 January 2030.
  • Mr John Bell-Fairclough - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 January 2026.
  • Mrs Katie Benter - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Victoria Bullen - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mr David Cartwright - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 March 2027.
  • Mrs Cathy Davies - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 January 2029.
  • Mr Michael Deaville - Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 November 2029.
  • Mrs Louise Hall - Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 January 2030.
  • Mr Raymond Hart - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2030.
  • Mrs Helen Lawrenson - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2026.
  • Mr Barry Lea - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 March 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Morris - Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 January 2030.
  • Mrs Susan Pullen - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 January 2028.
  • Mrs Cheryl Rayner - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 January 2030.
  • Mrs Joanne Rossall - Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 January 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2012 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Jade Swain-Veneziale - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 September 2027.
  • Rev Peter Walsh - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Rev Graham Young - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 June 2028.