St Columba's RC Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Columba's RC Primary School
Address: Ripley Street, Tonge Moor
Town/City: Bolton
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL2 3AR
Telephone Number: 01204 333421
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Deary
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 235 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 112% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33%

Location and administration

URN: 105220
DfE Number: 350/3316
UKPRN: 10070786
UPRN: 100012838860
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bolton (E08000001)
Constituency: Bolton North East (E14001110)
Electoral Ward: Bradshaw (E05014819)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 372919E, 411646N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 36' 4.72" N 2° 24' 38.02" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJH2Q+GQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Canon Slade School (0.2km)
  2. Castle Hill Primary School (0.7km)
  3. Sharples Primary School (1.0km)
  4. St Maxentius CofE Primary School (1.1km)
  5. Birtenshaw School Bolton (1.1km)
  6. Sharples School (1.2km)
  7. St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge (1.4km)
  8. Tonge Moor Primary Academy (1.4km)
  9. The Oaks Primary School (1.4km)
  10. Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya (1.5km)
Governors

  • Mr Paul Daly - Governor. Appointed on 7 August 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 6 August 2030.
  • Mrs Maria Day - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 17 November 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Deary - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Ann Gracie - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2026.
  • Mrs Ann Gracie - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 July 2030.
  • Mrs Patricia Grogan - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 18 August 2027.
  • Mr Zach Howarth - Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 March 2029.
  • Fr Alfred Rebello - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Helen Reddy - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 4 June 2030.
  • Mrs Helen Reddy - Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 February 2026.
  • Ms Marie Southworth - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 9 October 2026.
  • Ms Naomi Stanley - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Mrs Georgia Stringfellow - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Mrs Carol Yates - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 23 November 2029.