Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School

Stand Park avenue, Bootle, L30 3SA
Part of: POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School
Bootle, L30 3SA
201 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
46.80% FSM %
92 Boys
109 Girls
About Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School

Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bootle, Sefton, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 201 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Collette Simms.

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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Sefton
Region North West
Administrative District Sefton
Parliamentary Constituency Bootle
Ward Netherton and Orrell
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2024
UKPRN 10095840
URN 151111
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Carol Kenton Chair of Local Governing Body 11/04/2021 13/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joan Maguire Chair of Local Governing Body 14/01/2026 13/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ann Marie Fitzgibbon Local Governor 20/09/2023 19/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Clare Fitzsimons Local Governor 08/02/2023 07/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Carol Kenton Local Governor 14/01/2026 10/04/2029 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Sarah Lawton Local Governor 14/12/2022 02/03/2026 Appointed by LA
Mrs Joan Maguire Local Governor 14/01/2026 13/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Suzanne Marr Local Governor 13/11/2021 12/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Hannah O'Hara Local Governor 07/10/2025 06/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Collette Simms Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Karen Symes Local Governor 02/01/2024 01/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joanne Welsh Local Governor 31/01/2024 30/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
The Motiv8 School
0.52 km • Sefton
Other
St Oswald's Church of England Primary School
0.54 km • Bootle
Other
Netherton Moss Primary School
0.78 km • Bootle
Other
Rowan Park School
0.81 km • Liverpool
Other
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy
0.82 km • Bootle
Other
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco
0.84 km • Bootle
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bootle, Sefton.
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School has 201 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School is Ms Collette Simms.
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School is at Stand Park avenue, Netherton, Bootle, L30 3SA, in the Sefton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Collette Simms
Stand Park avenue, Netherton, Bootle, L30 3SA
01515250395
www.olwcatholicprimary.org
Location
L30 3SA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 151111
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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