Trinity Church of England/Methodist School — Primary School in Skelmersdale

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Trinity Church of England/Methodist School

Skelmersdale, WN8 8PW

242 Pupils

250 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

39.40% FSM %

119 Boys

123 Girls

About Trinity Church of England/Methodist School

Trinity Church of England/Methodist School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Church of England/Methodist character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 242 pupils on roll. School capacity: 250. Current headteacher: Helen Winstanley.

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	West Lancashire
Parliamentary Constituency	West Lancashire
Ward	Old Skelmersdale
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England/Methodist
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10078126
URN	119406
Data Last Updated	23-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Reverend Christopher Spittle	Chair of Governors	12/01/2023	07/02/2027	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Polly Thorpe	Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School	15/10/2024	14/10/2028	N/A
Dr Katherine Baxter	Governor	20/03/2023	19/03/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Karyn Black	Governor	16/12/2024	15/12/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Megan Campbell	Governor	26/02/2024	25/02/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Katy Conn	Governor	01/09/2024	01/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Fairhurst	Governor	06/01/2025	05/01/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jon Ferguson	Governor	20/03/2023	21/01/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Eileen Kenyon	Governor	20/03/2023	19/03/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Greg Parker	Governor	01/11/2024	01/11/2028	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Nicola Parry	Governor	15/12/2024	14/12/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Martin Pearce	Governor	01/09/2024	01/09/2028	Elected by school staff