Gaskell Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Gaskell Community Primary School
Address: Thomas Holden Street
Town/City: Bolton
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL1 2QG
Telephone Number: 01204 333666
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Sarah Barlow
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 472 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 112% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36.2%

Location and administration

URN: 105155
DfE Number: 350/2014
UKPRN: 10070115
UPRN: 200001844797
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bolton (E08000001)
Constituency: Bolton North East (E14001110)
Electoral Ward: Queens Park & Central (E05014832)

Easting & Northing: 371026E, 409832N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 35' 5.66" N 2° 26' 20.39" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHHM6+XC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Rafah Abdorab - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 February 2030.
  • Mr Naeem Arshad - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2027.
  • Miss Sarah Barlow - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Miss Sarah Bottomley - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 January 2027.
  • Miss Sarah Bottomley - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 January 2027.
  • Miss Sarah Bottomley - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 November 2025.
  • Mrs Rebecca Brayshaw - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2030.
  • Mr Terence Hargreaves - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2027.
  • Mrs Lisa Hesmondhalgh - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2026.
  • Miss Emma Metcalfe - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2027.
  • Miss Aimee O'Donnell - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2027.