Open Special Mixed

Kingsbury Primary Special School

School Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EH
133 Pupils
120 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
39.80% FSM %
91 Boys
42 Girls
About Kingsbury Primary Special School

Kingsbury Primary Special School is an Special schools for pupils aged 2–11 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 133 pupils on roll. School capacity: 120. Current headteacher: Helen Smith.

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 special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District West Lancashire
Parliamentary Constituency West Lancashire
Ward Old Skelmersdale
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 Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2006
UKPRN 10078186
URN 131259
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Miss Nicola Clark Chair of Governors 13/10/2020 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Fran Haygarth Chair of Governors 02/09/2025 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Melissa Atkinson Governor 10/03/2026 10/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Michelle Bolton Governor 14/09/2021 31/12/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Liz Burton Governor 05/12/2023 05/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kate Clipson Governor 05/12/2023 05/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Duell Governor 01/09/2023 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Joshua Garrett-Smith Governor 01/04/2025 01/04/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Bethany Melling Governor 01/10/2024 01/10/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Daniel Murphy Governor 01/10/2024 01/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Price Governor 05/09/2025 05/09/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Helen Smith Governor 01/09/2024 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
Kingsbury Primary Special School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Skelmersdale, Lancashire.
Kingsbury Primary Special School has 133 pupils, with a capacity of 120.
Kingsbury Primary Special School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Head Teacher at Kingsbury Primary Special School is Mrs Helen Smith.
Kingsbury Primary Special School is at School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EH, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Kingsbury Primary Special School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Smith
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EH
Location
Quick Summary
URN 131259
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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