Sharneyford Primary School — Primary School in Bacup

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Sharneyford Primary School

Bacup, OL13 9UQ

63 Pupils

70 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

14.30% FSM %

32 Boys

31 Girls

About Sharneyford Primary School

Sharneyford Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Bacup, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 63 pupils on roll. School capacity: 70. Current headteacher: Sarah Smith.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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	10069941
URN	119192
Data Last Updated	08-07-2025

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Tamsin Birch	Chair of Governors	01/10/2017	31/12/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dave Bartram	Governor	04/03/2018	24/05/2026	Appointed by LA
Ms Alicia Campbell Astbury	Governor	21/09/2021	20/09/2025	Elected by parents
Mr Andrew Greenwood	Governor	02/10/2024	02/10/2028	Elected by school staff
Mrs Julie Lee	Governor	09/05/2024	08/05/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Mark Lord	Governor	01/01/2019	31/12/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Fiona McGinley	Governor	25/01/2024	24/01/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jackie Oakes	Governor	15/10/2021	14/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board