The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham
School Name: The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham Address: Victoria Road, Kirkham Town/City: Preston County: Lancashire Postcode: PR4 2BT Telephone Number: 01772 684371 Website: www.willows.lancs.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2024 Trust: The Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust Sponsor: Diocese Of Lancaster
Headteacher: Mr Robert Wylde
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 208 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.7%
URN: 151086
DfE Number: 888/3713
UKPRN: 10095769
UPRN: 100012754284
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Fylde (E07000119)
Constituency: Fylde (E14001242)
Electoral Ward: Kirkham (E05014545)
Diocese: RC09(Diocese of Lancaster)
Easting & Northing: 341851E, 432160N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 46' 59.31" N 2° 53' 1.84" W
Plus Code: 9C5VQ4M8+7F
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Sharon Barnett - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
- Mr Mark Booker - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
- Mr David Harrison (Co-Chair of Governors) - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 June 2027.
- Mrs Michelle Holden (Co-Chair of Governors) - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 November 2028.
- Mrs Laura Kaura - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2028.
- Miss Kate Lee - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 February 2029.
- Mrs Michelle Martland - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 February 2029.
- Mr Patrick O'Donnell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 June 2028.
- Mr Lee Robertson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 September 2026.
- Mr Laurie Sharrock - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 January 2029.
- Mrs Grace Wiggans - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 March 2029.
- Mr Robert Wylde - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).