Sarah Currie
    (Head Teacher)

Sarah started off her professional life in Employment Law before retraining to become a teacher in 2003.  She worked in a large primary school in Leigh before moving to Ormskirk West End in 2017.  Over the past 25 years, Sarah has experience of teaching in most year groups.  Sarah has been a SENDCo, and currently leads Curriculum, MFL and Science.  Sarah has also had a spell teaching in Barcelona.  When she's not teaching, she can usually be found around horses with her daughter or on the side lines watching her son play football. 

 Ellie McNeil- Chair of the Board of Governors    

Ellie was a Parent Governor and joined the board in December 2021.  She is Chief Executive of a local charity with skills in Governance, Finance and Safeguarding.  

    Marie Cribb (Vice Chair)

Marie has joined us as a governor after retirement as a head Teacher in St Helens. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience of education having ran her school for over 20 years.

    Gareth Disley            

Co Opted

Gareth has had all three of his children at West End School. He has worked in construction management for over 20 years and brings his extensive skills & knowledge to our Governing Body.

    June Varley
   

June is a Nursery/Early Years teacher at a primary school in West Lancashire, where she is also SENDCo, Looked After Children Designated Teacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead & Geography subject leader. June has also been part of the staff team at Ormskirk West End. June takes a keen interest in environmental activities & Eco Schools. When not in school, June can usually be found caring for her garden or taking her dog for muddy walks!

Parent Governor

Will is a Chartered Linguist and Freelance German/French Translator with more than 10 years’ professional experience in the NHS. Will joined West End's Governance Board in December 2025 and brings a wealth of academic and commercial knowledge to help inform and enhance the school’s governance processes.  Will's son attends Ormskirk West End.

I currently teach at a primary school in Skelmersdale holding the posts of SENDCo, Early Years Leader, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, Designated Teacher for Children Looked After and Senior Mental Health Lead.  I have been teaching for over 23 years and love working with children, young people and their families.  I have a passion for Early Years and have also worked within the PVI sector and in Children Centres.

I live in Ormskirk with my family, close to West End Primary School.  You may find me walking my German Shepherd, Narla, in the park or drinking a frappe at our local Starbucks.

I was delighted to join the governing body in March 2026, having had previous experience of school governance within the school in which I currently work.  I am passionate about the education and wellbeing of children and young people to ensure they are given every opportunity to succeed in life.

EYFS link Governor

Rowena is mum to three boys all of whom have been or are at this school. She has been a teacher for 21 years, specialising in the EYFS and currently is am a director of a local business. She loves the outdoors and is very keen on nature and how it helps us to thrive.