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Catforth Primary School

School Lane, Preston, PR4 0HL
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Catforth Primary School
Preston, PR4 0HL
105 Pupils
104 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
15.20% FSM %
49 Boys
56 Girls
About Catforth Primary School

Catforth Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 105 pupils on roll. School capacity: 104. Current headteacher: Emma Price.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lancashire or the school directly.

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 Ribble Valley
Ward Preston Rural North
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: 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 Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10076212
URN 119160
Data Last Updated 13-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Hannah Tappenden Chair of Governors 01/05/2023 30/04/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Emma Price Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 05/01/2026 — N/A
Mrs Julie Bainbridge Governor 01/04/2014 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Megan Brown Governor 07/11/2020 08/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Anita Davies Governor 01/09/1991 01/10/2031 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Laura Faulkner Governor 07/11/2020 08/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Ben Hebblethwaite Governor 01/11/2019 31/10/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Caroline Lightfoot Governor 18/10/2024 18/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Julie Noon Governor 01/06/2025 31/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Barry Probin Governor 01/01/1990 01/01/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Sheetal Sobhun Governor 01/01/2021 01/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Catforth Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Preston, Lancashire.
Catforth Primary School has 105 pupils, with a capacity of 104.
Catforth Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Catforth Primary School is Mrs Emma Price.
Catforth Primary School is at School Lane, Catforth, Preston, PR4 0HL, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Catforth Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Catforth Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Emma Price
School Lane, Catforth, Preston, PR4 0HL
01772690451
www.catforthprimary.co.uk
Location
PR4 0HL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 119160
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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