Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School — Primary School in CHORLEY

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Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

CHORLEY, PR6 7PS

241 Pupils

242 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

4.10% FSM %

109 Boys

132 Girls

About Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in CHORLEY, 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 241 pupils on roll. School capacity: 242. Current headteacher: Deborah Metcalfe.

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 aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Chorley
Parliamentary Constituency	Chorley
Ward	Buckshaw & Whittle
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10080252
URN	119478
Data Last Updated	26-09-2025

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Emma Last	Chair of Governors	31/08/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Gareth Beard	Governor	02/05/2024	02/05/2028	Elected by parents
Mr John Bidder	Governor	31/08/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Catharine Cummins	Governor	01/09/2022	01/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Marian Frazer	Governor	01/09/2023	01/09/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joy Grimshaw	Governor	01/09/2021	01/09/2025	Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Jackie Haughin	Governor	01/09/2021	01/09/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Deborah Metcalfe	Governor	01/09/2014	01/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nilesh Patel	Governor	01/09/2022	01/09/2026	Elected by parents
Dr Stacey Story	Governor	31/08/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by LA
Rev Philip Venables	Governor	31/08/2022	31/08/2026	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)

Schools Nearby

Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School

1.21 km • Chorley

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Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

1.49 km • Chorley

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Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village

1.57 km • Chorley

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Waterloo Lodge

1.86 km •

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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

1.93 km • Chorley

Other

St Chad's Catholic Primary School

1.99 km • Chorley

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School?

Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in CHORLEY, Lancashire.

How many pupils does Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School have?

Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School has 241 pupils, with a capacity of 242.

What is the age range at Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School?

Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School is Mrs Deborah Metcalfe.

Where is Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School located?

Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School is at Preston Road, Whittle-le-Woods, CHORLEY, PR6 7PS, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Is Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School currently open?

Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Deborah Metcalfe

Preston Road, Whittle-le-Woods, CHORLEY, PR6 7PS

01257262732

whittleprimary.com/

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