Bowland High

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bowland High
Address: Riversmead, Sawley Road, Grindleton
Town/City: Clitheroe
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB7 4QS
Telephone Number: 01200 441374
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Achievement Through Collaboration Trust
Sponsor: Achievement Through Collaboration Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Laura Fielden
Capacity: 575
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 644 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 112% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.2%

Location and administration

URN: 136997
DfE Number: 888/4041
UKPRN: 10034530
UPRN: 100012548051
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Ribble Valley (E07000124)
Constituency: Ribble Valley (E14001443)
Electoral Ward: West Bradford & Grindleton (E05012021)

Easting & Northing: 376943E, 446225N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 54' 44.27" N 2° 21' 8.45" W
Plus Code: 9C5VWJ6X+W3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Chris Bannister - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Mrs Suzanne Baron - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 May 2028.
  • Mr Chris Dumon - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 August 2025.
  • Laura Fielden - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Mrs Laura Holmes - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2027.
  • Emma Ireland - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 May 2026.
  • Dr Ariel Pakman - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 May 2030.
  • Mr Jake Rigby-Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Mrs Liz Robertson - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 May 2030.
  • Mrs Heather Windle - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 March 2030.