Northern Primary School — Primary School in Bacup

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Northern Primary School

Bacup, OL13 8PH

165 Pupils

210 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

18.20% FSM %

79 Boys

86 Girls

About Northern Primary School

Northern Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 5–11 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 165 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Anna Ewens.

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	Rossendale
Parliamentary Constituency	Rossendale and Darwen
Ward	Bacup
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: 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	10077720
URN	119190
Data Last Updated	16-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr John Sims	Chair of Governors	15/07/2024	10/01/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sophie Bowker	Governor	11/01/2024	18/03/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Anna Ewens	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sandra Melvin	Governor	21/11/2022	20/11/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Anna Rojek	Governor	23/05/2025	22/05/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Aaron Shah	Governor	22/01/2024	21/01/2028	Elected by parents
Mr John Syers	Governor	15/11/2020	14/11/2028	Elected by school staff