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Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School

Severn Drive, Preston, PR5 4TD
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Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School
Preston, PR5 4TD
444 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
14.90% FSM %
217 Boys
227 Girls
About Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School

Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Preston, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 444 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Christopher Shields.

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 South Ribble
Parliamentary Constituency Ribble Valley
Ward Walton-le-Dale East
Urban / Rural Urban: 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 Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077229
URN 119286
Data Last Updated 13-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Vickie Cunningham Chair of Governors 18/07/2025 18/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Charlotte Carr Governor 11/07/2023 10/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Daryl Cooper Governor 11/12/2023 10/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Thomas Copeland Governor 15/07/2024 14/07/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Kathleen Corbin Governor 11/01/2025 15/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nina Cowell Governor 05/09/2022 04/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Gabrielle Finch Governor 12/07/2023 11/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Holland Governor 15/07/2024 14/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Vicky Leishman Governor 15/07/2024 14/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Riona Marchini Governor 15/07/2024 14/07/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Stacey Mercer Governor 01/12/2025 30/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Richardson Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School
0.56 km • Preston
Other
Lostock Hall Academy
0.76 km • Preston
Other
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
0.77 km • Preston
Other
Lostock Hall Community Primary School
0.95 km • Preston
Other
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
1.19 km • Preston
Other
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge
1.2 km • Preston
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Preston, Lancashire.
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School has 444 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School is Mr Christopher Shields.
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School is at Severn Drive, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4TD, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Christopher Shields
Severn Drive, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4TD
01772335065
www.wldps.com
Location
PR5 4TD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 119286
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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