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Ashton Primary School

Ainsdale Drive, Preston, PR2 1TU
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Ashton Primary School
Preston, PR2 1TU
204 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
38.70% FSM %
120 Boys
84 Girls
About Ashton Primary School

Ashton Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Preston, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 204 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Laura Butterworth.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Preston
Parliamentary Constituency Preston
Ward Lea & Larches
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to 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 10072985
URN 119238
Data Last Updated 13-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Professor Edward Smith Chair of Governors 23/02/2026 22/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Babcock Governor 15/11/2021 12/05/2025 Appointed by LA
Miss Laura Butterworth Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Jeannne Craig Governor 01/01/2022 30/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Johnathan Findlay Governor 26/02/2024 10/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Harrison-Baines Governor 01/01/2024 10/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Elizabeth Hird Governor 23/02/2026 22/02/2030 Elected by school staff
Councillor Nweeda Khan Governor 06/06/2025 05/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joy Kumar Governor 08/12/2025 07/12/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Miss Nelle Lordon Governor 16/06/2025 23/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Koya Olusanya Governor 17/09/2024 28/04/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Norman Payne Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Ashton Community Science College
0.47 km • Preston
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Lea Community Primary School
0.6 km • Preston
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Royal Cross Primary School
0.63 km • Preston
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St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston
0.92 km • Preston
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New Focus Education
1.21 km • Preston
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Ingol Community Primary School
1.22 km • PRESTON
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ashton Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Preston, Lancashire.
Ashton Primary School has 204 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Ashton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Ashton Primary School is Miss Laura Butterworth.
Ashton Primary School is at Ainsdale Drive, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 1TU, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Ashton Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Ashton Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Laura Butterworth
Ainsdale Drive, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 1TU
01772728052
www.ashton.lancs.sch.uk/
Location
PR2 1TU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 119238
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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