Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Sawley Road, Clitheroe, BB7 4QS
37 Pupils
62 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
8.10% FSM %
21 Boys
16 Girls
About Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Clitheroe and the surrounding area in Lancashire with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 37 pupils on roll. School capacity: 62. Current headteacher: Joanne Abram.

Information on Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Ribble Valley
Parliamentary Constituency Ribble Valley
Ward West Bradford & Grindleton
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10072050
URN 119686
Data Last Updated 24-10-2025
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Shirley Bush Chair of Governors 17/10/2022 16/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joanne Abram Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Heather Brennan Governor 21/02/2025 20/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rebecca Carins Governor 13/05/2025 06/10/2025 Elected by parents
Sue Dixon Governor 17/10/2025 16/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Revd Grace Gaze Governor 07/11/2024 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Liz Heaton Governor 15/02/2023 14/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Duncan Hopkinson Governor 21/02/2025 20/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sophie Stewart Governor 26/04/2021 25/04/2025 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Clitheroe, Lancashire.
Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 37 pupils, with a capacity of 62.
Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is Mrs Joanne Abram.
Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is at Sawley Road, Grindleton, Clitheroe, BB7 4QS, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Joanne Abram
Sawley Road, Grindleton, Clitheroe, BB7 4QS
Location
Quick Summary
URN 119686
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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