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Head pupils named after tough selection process
Accrington Observer
|September 19, 2025
A PRIMARY school has announced the selection of its new head and deputy head children.
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St John’s Stonefold Primary School in Rising Bridge have selected the students who will to represent their peers and the wider school community throughout the academic year.
‘The selection process was highly competitive, with many children delivering impressive speeches to demonstrate their suitability for these roles.
This story is from the September 19, 2025 edition of Accrington Observer.
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