Penny Bridge CofE School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Penny Bridge CofE School
Address: Greenodd
Town/City: Ulverston
County: Cumbria
Postcode: LA12 7RQ
Telephone Number: 01229 861307
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Graham Carrick
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 123 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 117% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.5%

Location and administration

URN: 140306
DfE Number: 943/3556
UKPRN: 10043956
UPRN: 10003947354
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Barrow and Furness (E14001076)
Electoral Ward: High Furness (E05014230)
Diocese: CE07(Diocese of Carlisle)

Easting & Northing: 331202E, 482624N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 14' 7.14" N 3° 3' 24.71" W
Plus Code: 9C6R6WPV+47

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Leven Valley CofE Primary School (4.6km)
  2. Church Walk CofE Primary School (4.7km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mr Chris Bannister - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 October 2029.
  • Ms Pauline Bettany - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 November 2027.
  • Mrs Gillian Bickersteth - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 May 2026.
  • Ms Helen Bradford - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 April 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 August 2026.
  • Headteacher Graham Carrick - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 July 2028.
  • Mr Martin Cooper - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 8 June 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 May 2030.
  • Mr Martin Cooper - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 8 June 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 May 2026.
  • Mrs Katherine Millen - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 November 2025.
  • Mr Richard Moss - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 24 August 2026.
  • Mrs Cathy Styles - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 October 2029.
  • Mrs Victoria Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Mrs Jessica Twyford - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 February 2030.
  • Mr Joe White - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 January 2030.
  • Ms Serene Yusuf - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2027.