Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School
Address: Mitre Street, Astley Bridge
Town/City: Bolton
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL1 6QJ
Telephone Number: 01204 333111
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Diane Furlong
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 188 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.3%

Location and administration

URN: 105219
DfE Number: 350/3315
UKPRN: 10070787
UPRN: 100012554995
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bolton (E08000001)
Constituency: Bolton North East (E14001110)
Electoral Ward: Astley Bridge (E05014818)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 371205E, 411841N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 36' 10.7" N 2° 26' 11.32" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJH37+5C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Thornleigh Salesian College (0.5km)
  2. St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge (0.5km)
  3. High Lawn Primary School (0.7km)
  4. Sharples School (1.0km)
  5. Eden Boys' School, Bolton (1.1km)
  6. The Oaks Primary School (1.1km)
  7. Sharples Primary School (1.1km)
  8. Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya (1.1km)
  9. St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell (1.2km)
  10. Youth Challenge Pru (1.3km)
Governors

  • Fr Kieran Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 9 October 2026.
  • Mrs Christine Appiah - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 March 2028.
  • Dr Frank Cave - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 28 November 2029.
  • Mrs Mary Conway - Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2018 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 May 2026.
  • Mrs Mary Conway - Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 May 2030.
  • Mr Les Eckersley - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2027.
  • Headteacher Diane Furlong - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Martin Gething - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 15 March 2030.
  • Mr Gerard Ginty - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2027.
  • Mrs Stacey Haynes - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 September 2029.
  • Mrs Joanne Howard - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 6 July 2026.
  • Mr Peter Humphreys - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2018 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Dr Marguerita Leyden - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr David McIlroy - Governor. Appointed on 12 April 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 11 April 2027.
  • Mrs Philomena Tarkowski - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 10 January 2026.
  • Miss Ashleigh Woolfrey - Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 June 2027.