St Thomas CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Thomas CofE Primary School
Address: Molyneux Road, Westhoughton
Town/City: Bolton
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL5 3HP
Telephone Number: 01942 634666
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Gina Linney
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 239 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 114% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.9%

Location and administration

URN: 105234
DfE Number: 350/3345
UKPRN: 10068589
UPRN: 200002548199
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bolton (E08000001)
Constituency: Bolton West (E14001112)
Electoral Ward: Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill (E05014836)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)

Easting & Northing: 366656E, 406065N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 33' 2.84" N 2° 30' 16.56" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHF2W+85

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Graham Andrews - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Graham Andrews - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2026.
  • Miss Georgia Brown - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 October 2029.
  • Councillor David Chadwick - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 September 2026.
  • Mrs Stephanie Chapman - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Miss Deborah Green - Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Jessica Kavanagh - Governor. Appointed on 31 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 May 2026.
  • Mrs Jessica Kavanagh - Governor. Appointed on 31 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 May 2030.
  • Mrs Elaine Keogh - Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mrs Gina Linney - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Lisa Orrell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 14 October 2026.
  • Mrs Lisa Orrell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 October 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Heather Podmore - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
  • Mr Arthur Price - Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 April 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Smith - Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 March 2030.
  • Mr Christopher Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
  • Revd Angela Wynne - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 13 October 2028.