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Kirkham and Wesham Primary School

Nelson Street, Preston, PR4 2JP
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Kirkham and Wesham Primary School
Preston, PR4 2JP
192 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
29.20% FSM %
93 Boys
99 Girls
About Kirkham and Wesham Primary School

Kirkham and Wesham Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 192 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Jane Smethurst.

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 Fylde
Parliamentary Constituency Fylde
Ward Kirkham
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 No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073301
URN 119145
Data Last Updated 06-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Lynne Lowe Chair of Governors 18/07/2020 22/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Misia Barclay Governor 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Ann Beatham Governor 01/08/2023 02/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rosemary Brown Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Alison Culshaw Governor 19/07/2021 18/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Alison Culshaw Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Alison Cunliffe Governor 28/11/2024 27/11/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Michael Moore Governor 17/07/2024 01/08/2025 Appointed by LA
Mrs Laura Potts Governor 28/03/2022 27/03/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Jane Smethurst Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Colin Smy Governor 12/11/2023 22/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Phillip Sowden Governor 01/08/2019 31/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham
0.2 km • Preston
Other
Kirkham Pear Tree School
0.39 km • Preston
Other
Kirkham Grammar School
0.49 km • Preston
Other
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School
0.67 km • Preston
Other
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School
0.83 km • Preston
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
0.92 km • Preston
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Preston, Lancashire.
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School has 192 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Kirkham and Wesham Primary School is Mrs Jane Smethurst.
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School is at Nelson Street, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2JP, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Kirkham and Wesham Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jane Smethurst
Nelson Street, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2JP
01772682866
www.kirkhamwesham.lancs.sch.uk
Location
PR4 2JP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 119145
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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