St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Address: Rainford Road, Windle
Town/City: St Helens
County: Merseyside
Postcode: WA10 6BX
Telephone Number: 01744 621380
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lyn Rawlinson
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 207 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.7%

Location and administration

URN: 104809
DfE Number: 342/3430
UKPRN: 10074993
UPRN: 39058195
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: St. Helens (E08000013)
Constituency: St Helens North (E14001509)
Electoral Ward: Windle (E05014137)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 349559E, 396821N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 27' 58.82" N 2° 45' 40.1" W
Plus Code: 9C5VF68Q+GG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Bleak Hill Primary School (0.7km)
  2. Cowley International College (0.7km)
  3. Rivington Primary School (0.7km)
  4. Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School (1.1km)
  5. De La Salle School (1.3km)
  6. St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street (1.3km)
  7. St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School (1.7km)
  8. St Julie's Catholic Primary School (1.7km)
  9. Launchpad Centre (1.9km)
  10. This Is My Education - TIME (1.9km)
Governors

  • Mr Lee Benecke - Governor. Appointed on 5 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 April 2029.
  • Mr Paul Bolton - Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 January 2027.
  • Mr Kevin Brown - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 March 2026.
  • Mrs Denise Catterall - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Ruth Martin - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Mr Stuart McHale - Governor. Appointed on 5 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 April 2029.
  • Ms Melissa McMullen - Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 January 2030.
  • Mrs Joanne Millea - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Susannah Murphy - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Fr Henry Nevin - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 April 2030.
  • Mr Rob Peacock - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 December 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 2 December 2027.
  • Mrs Lyn Rawlinson - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 April 2030.
  • Mrs Chris Wardale - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 July 2029.