Meet Our Team

Our School Family

At Penwortham Primary School, we are proud of our dedicated and skilled team who work together to ensure every child feels safe, supported and able to achieve their best. Our staff share a commitment to our vision of happy children who achieve and work in partnership with families to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development.

Safeguarding is a priority at Penwortham Primary School, and all staff have a responsibility to keep children safe.

Senior Leadership Team

Headteacher
Miss K Penarski
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Miss Penarski leads the school with responsibility for the overall strategic direction, standards, safeguarding and school improvement.

Deputy Headteacher and SENDCo

Mrs J Cunningham
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Mrs Cunningham supports the leadership of the school and leads on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), inclusion and pupil support, working closely with staff, pupils and families.

School Business Manager
Mrs A Sange
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Mrs Sange oversees the financial management, premises and operational aspects of the school.

Office and Administration Team

Office Manager
Mrs J Dearden (First point of contact)

Mrs Dearden manages the school office and is often the first point of contact for parents, carers and visitors.

Teaching Staff

Pre-School – Miss S Stevenson
EYFS Lead and Reception – Mrs L Barlow
Year 1 – Miss B Lilley
Year 2 – Mrs E Lambert
Year 3 – Mr J Elliott
Year 4 – Mrs Z Kirkpatrick
Year 5 – Mrs C Day
Year 6 – Mr J Noblet

Forest School Lead – Mrs R Duke

Teaching Assistants and Pastoral Support

Our Teaching Assistants work closely with teachers to support learning, inclusion and wellbeing across school.

  • Ms A Flint (Learning Mentor & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – DDSL)

  • Miss P Kay

  • Miss E Ainsworth

  • Mrs J Moncrief

  • Miss N Fishwick

  • Miss J Black

  • Mrs R Duke

Lunchtime Welfare Team

Our Lunchtime Welfare staff support pupils during breaks and lunchtimes, ensuring safe, positive and enjoyable playtimes.

  • Mrs R Duke

  • Mrs K Mitchell

  • Mrs H Sharpe

Site and Premises

Site Supervisor
Mr A Little

Mr Little ensures the school site is safe, secure and well maintained.

Cleaning Team

  • Mrs K Mitchell

  • City Group Services

Safeguarding at Penwortham Primary School

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. All staff receive regular safeguarding training and follow the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.

If you have any concerns about a child’s welfare, please contact one of our safeguarding leads through the school office.