Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — Primary School in Blackpool

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Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Blackpool, FY3 0BW

237 Pupils

245 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

16.00% FSM %

116 Boys

121 Girls

About Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Blackpool, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 237 pupils on roll. School capacity: 245. Current headteacher: Jennifer Shoulders.

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	Voluntary controlled 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	Staining
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10069054
URN	119375
Data Last Updated	03-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Kelly Guy	Chair of Governors	07/03/2025	07/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Heidi Atherton	Governor	15/07/2025	14/07/2029	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Nicola Brannigan	Governor	01/12/2023	01/12/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Charlie Casey	Governor	10/12/2024	10/12/2028	Elected by school staff
Mrs Teresa Cochrane	Governor	01/11/2023	01/11/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Revd Simon Cox	Governor	21/11/2023	21/11/2028	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Janette Erskine	Governor	25/03/2025	24/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Gratrix	Governor	12/07/2023	11/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Bonnie Montgomery	Governor	11/07/2023	12/07/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Jayne Nixon	Governor	01/02/2023	30/01/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carla Nugent	Governor	01/09/2024	01/09/2028	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Carly Scott	Governor	16/03/2022	01/02/2026	Elected by parents

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1.84 km • Blackpool

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Boundary Primary School

2.06 km • Blackpool

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St Mary's Catholic Academy

2.07 km • Blackpool

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Christ The King Catholic Academy

2.07 km • Blackpool

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Mereside Primary Academy

2.09 km • Blackpool

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Blackpool, Lancashire.

How many pupils does Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have?

Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 237 pupils, with a capacity of 245.

What is the age range at Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The Headteacher at Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mrs Jennifer Shoulders.

Where is Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School located?

Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Staining Road, Staining, Blackpool, FY3 0BW, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently open?

Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Jennifer Shoulders

Staining Road, Staining, Blackpool, FY3 0BW

01253882983

www.staining.lancs.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 119375

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026