Moorgate Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Moorgate Primary School
Address: Entwistle Street
Town/City: Bolton
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL2 2RH
Telephone Number: 01204 333477
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Debra Hopwood
Capacity: 350
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 325 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.8%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 105171
DfE Number: 350/2038
UKPRN: 10078448
UPRN: 100012837829
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bolton (E08000001)
Constituency: Bolton North East (E14001110)
Electoral Ward: Tonge with the Haulgh (E05014835)

Easting & Northing: 372977E, 409958N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 35' 10.12" N 2° 24' 34.34" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHHPR+F5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Michelle Ansbro - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 September 2030.
  • Mrs Samantha Cohen - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 September 2028.
  • Mrs Molli-Jo Crompton - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 August 2028.
  • Mrs Louise Moczulski - Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 June 2026.
  • Mrs Mark Pickering - Governor. Appointed on 27 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 October 2027.
  • Mrs Elaine Sherrington - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Lois Smith - Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 March 2030.
  • Mrs Kelly Tong - Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Declan Walmsley - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 October 2026.
  • Ms Louise Wood - Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 March 2026.
  • Mrs Sue Yates - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.