Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Address: Ryland Road, Dunholme
Town/City: Lincoln
County: Lincolnshire
Postcode: LN2 3NE
Telephone Number: 01673 860597
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Karen Appleby
Capacity: 220
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 196 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.3%

Location and administration

URN: 120569
DfE Number: 925/3121
UKPRN: 10079273
UPRN: 10034684357
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: West Lindsey (E07000142)
Constituency: Gainsborough (E14001243)
Electoral Ward: Dunholme and Welton (E05009639)
Diocese: CE21(Diocese of Lincoln)

Easting & Northing: 502158E, 379553N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 18' 13.39" N 0° 28' 5.88" W
Plus Code: 9C5X8G3J+FM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Karen Appleby - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Shaun Caig - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 April 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Fitzpatrick - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 9 November 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Fitzpatrick - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 October 2026.
  • Mr James Gudgin - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Geoffrey Hercock - Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 September 2031.
  • Revd Paul Ievins - Governor. Appointed on 27 July 2017 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Louise Knight - Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 November 2029.
  • Mrs Holly Lynch - Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 November 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Ottewell - Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 April 2027.
  • Mr Craig Seal - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 14 September 2027.
  • Mrs Debbie Tipping - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 September 2027.
  • Mrs Esther Watt-Jones - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 May 2027.