Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy — Primary School in Stafford

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Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy

Stafford, ST21 6AU

248 Pupils

330 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

10.90% FSM %

126 Boys

122 Girls

About Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy

Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy is a Primary Academies serving Stafford and the surrounding area in Staffordshire with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the West Midlands region.

It has 248 pupils on roll. School capacity: 330. Current headteacher: Samantha Hewkin.

Information on Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Staffordshire
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Stafford
Parliamentary Constituency	Stafford
Ward	Eccleshall
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	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-09-2016
UKPRN	10057743
URN	143351
Data Last Updated	27-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Clare Furnell - King	Chair of Local Governing Body	27/06/2022	27/06/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Vicky Cleary	Local Governor	15/07/2025	15/07/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Hannah Davies	Local Governor	02/12/2021	01/12/2025	Elected by school staff
Mr Chris Dobson	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/12/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Samantha Hewkin	Local Governor	01/01/2026	01/01/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Reverend Phillip Johnson	Local Governor	08/02/2024	08/02/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Chloe Meyrick	Local Governor	11/03/2026	11/03/2030	Elected by school staff
Mrs Lucy Wright	Local Governor	06/10/2022	06/10/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Walton Hall Academy

2.32 km • Stafford

Other

Woodseaves CE Primary Academy

4.15 km • Stafford

Other

All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery

4.95 km • Stafford

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy?

Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Stafford, Staffordshire.

How many pupils does Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy have?

Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy has 248 pupils, with a capacity of 330.

What is the age range at Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy?

Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy a faith school?

Yes, Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy?

The Headteacher at Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy is Mrs Samantha Hewkin.

Where is Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy located?

Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy is at Shaws Lane, Eccleshall, Stafford, ST21 6AU, in the Staffordshire local authority, West Midlands.

Does Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy currently open?

Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Samantha Hewkin

Shaws Lane, Eccleshall, Stafford, ST21 6AU

01785336512

www.lonsdale.staffs.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 143351

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026