Open State Primary Mixed

Black Combe Junior School

Moor Road, Millom, LA18 5DT
85 Pupils
136 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
29.40% FSM %
42 Boys
43 Girls
About Black Combe Junior School

Black Combe Junior School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Millom and the surrounding area in Cumberland with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 7–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 85 pupils on roll. School capacity: 136. Current headteacher: Catherine Dennison.

Information on Black Combe Junior School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cumberland
Region North West
Administrative District Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Barrow and Furness
Ward Millom
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10074501
URN 112160
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Darren Foote Chair of Governors 22/05/2023 21/05/2027 Elected by parents
Miss Margaret Bratley Governor 30/11/2022 29/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Denise Burness Governor 15/05/2024 14/05/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Catherine Dennison Governor 01/09/2018 19/01/2040 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Nathan Dodd Governor 03/03/2024 02/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Kelly Fretter Governor 23/08/2025 22/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Victoria Johnson Governor 28/11/2022 27/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Jo Pattinson Governor 06/10/2025 06/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Ms Rachel Sheard Governor 27/01/2025 26/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ben Yates Governor 01/04/2023 19/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Black Combe Junior School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Millom, Cumberland.
Black Combe Junior School has 85 pupils, with a capacity of 136.
Black Combe Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Black Combe Junior School is Mrs Catherine Dennison.
Black Combe Junior School is at Moor Road, Millom, LA18 5DT, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Black Combe Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Black Combe Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Catherine Dennison
Moor Road, Millom, LA18 5DT
Location
Quick Summary
URN 112160
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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