Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy
Address: Lancaster Lane, Parbold
Town/City: Nr Wigan
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN8 7HS
Telephone Number: 01257 462007
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Parbold Douglas Church Of England Academy

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Christopher Lawson
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 191 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 2.1%

Location and administration

URN: 137127
DfE Number: 888/3451
UKPRN: 10034590
UPRN: 100012820943
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: West Lancashire (E07000127)
Constituency: West Lancashire (E14001577)
Electoral Ward: Rural North East (E05014936)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)

Easting & Northing: 349516E, 411034N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 35' 38.67" N 2° 45' 50.7" W
Plus Code: 9C5VH6VP+J9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold (0.3km)
  2. Newburgh Church of England Primary School (1.5km)
  3. Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School (2.0km)
  4. Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy (2.7km)
  5. Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School (2.8km)
  6. Maharishi Free School (2.9km)
  7. St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale (3.2km)
  8. St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley (3.7km)
  9. Cobbs Brow School (3.9km)
  10. Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School (4.0km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • The Incumbent of Christ Church Douglas in Parbold (Currently Rev Susan Timmins) - Member. Appointed on 13 November 2016 (Appointed by foundation/Trust).
  • The PCC of Christ Church Douglas in Parbold (Represented by a member of the PCC) - Member. Appointed on 21 July 2011 (Appointed by foundation/Trust).
  • Blackburn Diocese Board of Education (Represented by the Director of Education) - Member. Appointed on 21 July 2011 (Appointed by foundation/Trust).
  • Mr Julian Baker - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Tracy Barton - Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT). Appointed on 1 September 2022.
  • Mrs Kay Baybut - Member. Appointed on 23 September 2022 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr John Boden - Trustee. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Mr Grant Carruthers - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 27 April 2026.
  • Mr Martin William Cooper - Trustee. Appointed on 2 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 November 2025.
  • Mrs Sarah Louise Gabbett - Trustee. Appointed on 21 July 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 20 July 2026.
  • Doctor Ellis Gill - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Dr Ellis Gill - Member. Appointed on 23 September 2020 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Ken Hailwood - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 28 April 2026 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Ken Hailwood - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 27 April 2026.
  • Mr Ken Hailwood - Member. Appointed on 26 September 2011 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mrs Bonnie Halsall - Trustee. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Mrs Amanda Elizabeth Herrity - Trustee. Appointed on 16 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 October 2027.
  • Mr Christopher John Lawson - Trustee. Appointed on 15 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 13 September 2027.
  • Mr Christopher Lawson - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 15 April 2024.
  • Mrs Hayley Lee - Trustee. Appointed on 16 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 October 2027.
  • Miss Joanne Mercer - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2021.
  • Mrs Julia Santi - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Reverend Susan Timmins - Trustee. Appointed on 13 November 2016 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).