Open State Primary Mixed

Great Wood Primary School

Beaufort Road, Morecambe, LA4 6UB
410 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
10.00% FSM %
186 Boys
224 Girls
About Great Wood Primary School

Great Wood Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Morecambe and the surrounding area in Lancashire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 410 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: John Ross.

Information on Great Wood 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 Lancaster
Parliamentary Constituency Morecambe and Lunesdale
Ward Bare
Urban / Rural Urban: 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 10069910
URN 119311
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Tom Askew Chair of Governors 05/12/2022 04/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jo Bisgrove-Peel Governor 22/03/2017 31/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Blaikie Governor 02/12/2024 01/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Kate Bowyer Governor 02/12/2024 01/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Bev Buigues-King Governor 01/09/2013 30/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Butler Governor 07/09/2020 06/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Nicola Dixon Governor 07/12/2020 02/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Doug Martin Governor 04/07/2024 03/07/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Michala Parkin Governor 18/11/2021 05/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Joanna Riley Governor 23/01/2025 22/01/2029 Elected by parents
Mr J Ross Governor 31/12/2012 01/12/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Susan Shaw Governor 15/05/2020 14/05/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Frequently Asked Questions
Great Wood Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Morecambe, Lancashire.
Great Wood Primary School has 410 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Great Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Great Wood Primary School is Mr John Ross.
Great Wood Primary School is at Beaufort Road, Morecambe, LA4 6UB, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Great Wood Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Great Wood Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr John Ross
Beaufort Road, Morecambe, LA4 6UB
Location
Quick Summary
URN 119311
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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