Please read our proposed Admissions policy for 2026/27. If you have any comments on the policy, please send these to admin@holy-family.blackpool.sch.uk

Admissions Policy 2026/27

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Mr Ian Hunter

Chair & Foundation Governor

Hello, I have been a governor at our school for almost 10 years. Both my daughters were pupils at Holy Family with the youngest recently transferring to St Mary’s Catholic Academy.

I enjoy the understanding I have gained about how the school works from the head and teachers. I look to reinforce our vision in all decisions we take.

I am delighted with the skills our governors bring to our meetings. We are determined to aspire to ever improving standards at our school.

Mrs Jane Clayson

Foundation Governor and Vice chair

Jane is a foundation governor and is the grandmother of a child in our school.

Father David Burns

Foundation Governor

I am the Parish Priest in charge of both Holy Family parish and St. Bernadette's in Bispham. I am foundation Governor and RE governor on the Governing body. I am keen to support the school in providing a catholic environment for our children and their fmilies.

Miss Sadie Brumwell

Foundation Governor

I currently work with children and young people with mental health issues, whilst also supporting their parents. I am a practising member of Holy Family Church and hope to support the school in any way possible, including First Holy Communion classes.

Eileen McHale

Foundation Governor

Foundation Governor

Mrs Sarah Cookson

Additional Governor

Emma Grimshaw

Parent Govenor

Simon Waywell

Parent Governor

Mrs Jodie Dempsey

Staff Governor

Jodie has been a teacher at Holy Family since 2014 and is currently the Year 6 teacher, English and Writing lead.

Mrs Emma Allonby

Head Teacher

I am Emma Allonby, Head teacher Governor. I had the privilege of becoming the Head here at Holy Family in 2022.I enjoy working with the Governors, parents and parish to provide the best Catholic centred education for all pupils.

Mrs Danielle Bowater

Clerk to the Governors

I work for the Local Authority, Governor Services. I support Governors by taking minutes of their meetings and providing advice on governance. I have worked for the service since November 2018 and support a number of different schools and academies in Blackpool. I am really looking forward to working with Holy Family School.

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The members of the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust, appointed on the 2nd July 2015, are:

  1. The Diocesan Bishop
  2. Lancaster Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust
  3. The Episcopal Vicar for Education and Formation

The members are responsible for the appointment of foundation directors, ensuring the Trust acts in accordance with its objectives and require the directors to call an Annual General Meeting.

The Board of Directors is listed on the website (click here to view Directors) and their remit and that of its committees forms part of the Financial Regulations which can be found on the Trust Policies page (click here to view policies).

The Standing Committees for the Trust are:

  • Audit and Risk
  • Quality of Education Committee
  • Finance Staffing and Premises
  • Pay

Copies of agendas, associated papers and signed approved minutes of Full Board or Committee Meetings are available on request from:

The Scheme of Delegation which outlines the responsibilities of the Local board of governors is also available from the address below.

Mrs Helen O’Neill
CEO BEBCMAT

English Martyrs,

154 Highcross Road,

Poulton
FY6 8DA,

01253 203260