St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Address: Heath Street
Town/City: St Helens
County: Merseyside
Postcode: WA9 5NJ
Telephone Number: 01744 678000
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lynsey Burgess
Capacity: 262
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 216 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 82% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33%

Location and administration

URN: 104806
DfE Number: 342/3415
UKPRN: 10074995
UPRN: 39027318
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: St. Helens (E08000013)
Constituency: St Helens South and Whiston (E14001510)
Electoral Ward: Thatto Heath (E05014135)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 349616E, 393381N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 26' 7.54" N 2° 45' 35.02" W
Plus Code: 9C5VC6PR+54

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Nutgrove Methodist Primary School (0.1km)
  2. Thatto Heath Community Primary School (0.5km)
  3. St John Vianney Catholic Primary School (1.1km)
  4. Carmel College (1.2km)
  5. Longton Lane Community Primary School (1.6km)
  6. The Sutton Academy (2.1km)
  7. Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School (2.1km)
  8. Rainhill Community Nursery (2.1km)
  9. St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street (2.2km)
  10. Eccleston Mere Primary School (2.2km)
Governors

  • Mr Gary Anders - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 12 December 2026.
  • Mr Gary Anders - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2021 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 15 October 2025.
  • Mr Gary Anders - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2021 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 12 December 2025.
  • Mr Brian Bielby - Governor. Appointed on 25 October 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 24 October 2026.
  • Mr Mike Burke - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2028.
  • Mr Kevin Crooks - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Hampson - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 May 2027.
  • Mr Austin Kerr - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 24 October 2026.
  • Reverend Deacon Kevin - Governor. Appointed on 25 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 October 2026.
  • Mr Frank Myers - Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 22 February 2030.
  • Gemma Oakdene - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 May 2027.
  • Mrs Frances Rogan - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 December 2026.