Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy
Address: Highfield Road, Croston
Town/City: Leyland
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR26 9HH
Telephone Number: 01772 600349
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Bishop Rawstorne Church Of England Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Paul Cowley
Capacity: 930
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 958 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.5%

Location and administration

URN: 137296
DfE Number: 888/4626
UKPRN: 10034569
UPRN: 100012757984
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Chorley (E07000118)
Constituency: South Ribble (E14001491)
Electoral Ward: Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South (E05013075)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)

Easting & Northing: 349382E, 418637N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 39' 44.62" N 2° 46' 2.45" W
Plus Code: 9C5VM66M+X3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  3. Eccleston Primary School (3.1km)
  4. Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School (3.5km)
  5. Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School (3.6km)
  6. Rainbow Hub School (3.8km)
  7. Leyland St James Church of England Primary School (4.0km)
  8. Aurora Brooklands School (4.3km)
  9. Seven Stars Primary School (4.3km)
  10. St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley (4.3km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

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

  • Mrs Anita Colette Berry - Trustee. Appointed on 4 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 March 2026.
  • Mr Russell Christopher Bird - Trustee. Appointed on 18 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 June 2029.
  • Mrs Joanna Cast - Trustee. Appointed on 23 January 2018 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 4 June 2030.
  • Mrs Kathleen Cooper - Member. Appointed on 17 August 2011 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Mrs Sheila Cooper - Trustee. Appointed on 17 August 2011 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 4 June 2030.
  • Mrs Sheila Cooper - Member. Appointed on 17 August 2011 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Mr John Paul Cowley - Trustee. Appointed on 25 March 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr John Paul Cowley - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 6 May 2014.
  • Dr Christopher Iain Duff - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Stephen John Gregson - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 27 August 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 December 2028.
  • Mr Stephen John Gregson - Member. Appointed on 27 August 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Christine HEYDON - Trustee. Appointed on 8 February 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 7 February 2028.
  • Mrs Lynn Eileen Hood - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 17 August 2011.
  • Mrs Charlotte Hughes - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Julie Anne Hughes - Trustee. Appointed on 5 November 2018 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
  • Mr John Anthony Latham - Trustee. Appointed on 19 March 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 18 March 2028.
  • Reverend Tracy Ann Marshall - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Andrew Charles Marston - Member. Appointed on 17 August 2011 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Mr Chris Morley - Member. Appointed on 10 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust).
  • Mrs Louise Morley - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Prof Georgina Moulton - Trustee. Appointed on 4 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 March 2026.
  • Mr Iain Parks - Member. Appointed on 17 August 2011 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Mr Karl Rhys Roberts - Trustee. Appointed on 23 January 2018 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 14 May 2030.
  • Mrs Betty Sprake - Member. Appointed on 10 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust).
  • Mr David Ernest Taylor - Trustee. Appointed on 17 August 2011 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr David Ernest Taylor - Member. Appointed on 17 August 2011 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Mr Simeon Alistair Websdell - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2027.