Open State Primary Mixed

Frenchwood Community Primary School

Frenchwood Knoll, Preston, PR1 4LE
347 Pupils
298 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
26.00% FSM %
193 Boys
154 Girls
About Frenchwood Community Primary School

Frenchwood Community Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Preston and the surrounding area in Lancashire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 347 pupils on roll. School capacity: 298. Current headteacher: Cathryn Antwis.

Information on Frenchwood Community Primary 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 Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Preston
Parliamentary Constituency Preston
Ward Fishwick & Frenchwood
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 Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10076200
URN 119231
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Michelle Sharkey Chair of Governors 27/06/2021 27/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Isaac Akuffo Governor 16/12/2022 15/05/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Cathryn Antwis Governor 01/01/2018 01/01/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Elizabeth Dutton Governor 20/03/2023 20/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Caroline Freeder Governor 11/11/2025 10/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alia Hamid Governor 25/01/2024 25/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Muhammad Isap Governor 16/12/2022 15/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Kirin Naheed-Malik Governor 19/12/2024 19/12/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Ami Nolan Governor 19/12/2024 19/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Thomas O'Beirne Governor 16/12/2022 15/12/2026 Elected by school staff
Shelley Parkinson Governor 11/11/2025 10/11/2029 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Frenchwood Community Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Preston, Lancashire.
Frenchwood Community Primary School has 347 pupils, with a capacity of 298.
Frenchwood Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Frenchwood Community Primary School is Mrs Cathryn Antwis.
Frenchwood Community Primary School is at Frenchwood Knoll, Preston, PR1 4LE, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Frenchwood Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Frenchwood Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Cathryn Antwis
Frenchwood Knoll, Preston, PR1 4LE
Location
Quick Summary
URN 119231
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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