Lathom High School : A Technology College — Secondary School in Skelmersdale

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Lathom High School : A Technology College

Skelmersdale, WN8 6JN

793 Pupils

869 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

44.30% FSM %

407 Boys

386 Girls

About Lathom High School : A Technology College

Lathom High School : A Technology College is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 793 pupils on roll. School capacity: 869. Current headteacher: Paul Livesley.

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	Foundation school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	West Lancashire
Parliamentary Constituency	West Lancashire
Ward	Skelmersdale North
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	The Lathom Trust
UKPRN	10016347
URN	119774
Data Last Updated	15-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Diane Murray	Chair of Governors	04/12/2025	04/12/2025	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Michelle Pearson	Chair of Governors	04/12/2025	04/12/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Claire Cooper	Governor	07/12/2015	01/12/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Vickie Cummins	Governor	02/10/2017	02/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Vickie Cummins	Governor	02/10/2025	26/02/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hayley Dawson	Governor	08/12/2023	18/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Dickie	Governor	15/05/2017	14/05/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Julie Forshaw	Governor	28/10/2024	27/10/2028	Elected by parents
Ms Lisa Marsh	Governor	08/12/2023	07/12/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Diane Murray	Governor	05/12/2025	29/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Pearson	Governor	05/12/2024	03/12/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Plant	Governor	13/02/2025	12/02/2029	Foundation/sponsor members