Walmsley CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Walmsley CofE Primary School
Address: Blackburn Road, Egerton
Town/City: Bolton
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL7 9SA

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
History: This school closed in 2025

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Atherton
Capacity: 280
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 16 January 2025:
Number of pupils: 322 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 115% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 3.4%

Location and administration

URN: 105232
DfE Number: 350/3341
UKPRN: 10068700
UPRN: 200002563597
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bolton (E08000001)
Constituency: Bolton North East (E14001110)
Electoral Ward: Bromley Cross (E05014821)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)

Easting & Northing: 371147E, 414374N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 37' 32.65" N 2° 26' 15.33" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJHG6+7X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Joanna Atherton - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mrs Lucy Binks - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mr Russell Dyson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 29 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Rev Ian Hepburn - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Miss Nicola Liston - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Councillor Nadim Muslim - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mrs Laura Parrish - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mrs Gillian Smallwood - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 December 2025.
  • Mrs Karen Sudworth - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mrs Eileen Swierczynski - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 December 2025.