Garswood Primary and Nursery School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Garswood Primary and Nursery School
Address: Hamilton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Town/City: Wigan
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN4 0SF
Telephone Number: 01744 678290
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Pamela Potter
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 208 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 66% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.7%

Location and administration

URN: 104778
DfE Number: 342/2061
UKPRN: 10073113
UPRN: 39025880
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: St. Helens (E08000013)
Constituency: St Helens North (E14001509)
Electoral Ward: Billinge & Seneley Green (E05014120)

Easting & Northing: 355427E, 399532N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 29' 28.45" N 2° 40' 23.3" W
Plus Code: 9C5VF8RG+FP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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