Carr Hill High School
School Name: Carr Hill High School Address: Royal Avenue, Kirkham Town/City: Preston County: Lancashire Postcode: PR4 2ST Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01772 682008 Website: www.carrhillschool.com
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2024 Trust: Education Partnership Trust Sponsor: Education Partnership Trust
Headteacher: Mr Ben Layzell
Capacity: 899
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 790 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.5%
URN: 150966
DfE Number: 888/4037
UKPRN: 10095473
UPRN: 10023482165
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Fylde (E07000119)
Constituency: Fylde (E14001242)
Electoral Ward: Kirkham (E05014545)
Easting & Northing: 342937E, 431810N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 46' 48.42" N 2° 52' 2.28" W
Plus Code: 9C5VQ4JM+23
DfE Record: View record
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- Nathan Anderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 February 2030.
- Wendy Bridson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 9 May 2022.
- Mr Dan Churm - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 February 2026.
- Mrs Tina Cooper - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 November 2025.
- Helen Fenwick - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 November 2029.
- Karli Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 November 2029.
- Natalie Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 February 2029.
- Mrs Alison Salisbury - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 November 2027.
- Mrs Joanne Shepherd - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
- Mr Darren Thornhill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
- Mr Tony Wellings - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2028.