St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
Address: Norris Street, Little Lever
Town/City: Bolton
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL3 1BQ
Telephone Number: 01204 333692
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr John Shawcross
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 196 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.9%

Location and administration

URN: 105242
DfE Number: 350/3356
UKPRN: 10071395
UPRN: 100012557533
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bolton (E08000001)
Constituency: Bolton North East (E14001110)
Electoral Ward: Little Lever & Darcy Lever (E05014831)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)

Easting & Northing: 375232E, 407292N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 33' 44.26" N 2° 22' 30.95" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHJ6F+WV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Samuel Peter Bagley - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 18 July 2028.
  • Mr Samuel Peter Bagley - Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 18 July 2028.
  • Miss Annike Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 October 2025.
  • Mrs Hazel Clemmett - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Louise Ann Ellison - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 10 March 2029.
  • Revd Robert Craig Eloff - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 20 January 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Gradwell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Andrew Gradwell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr John Edward Green - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 28 February 2029.
  • Mrs Tina Hampson - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 October 2029.
  • Mr David Carter Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Jacqueline leatherbarrow - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 October 2029.
  • Mrs Jannette McEwen - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 28 February 2029.
  • Mrs Joanne Mellor - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2020 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 15 May 2028.
  • Mrs Stephanie Milhench - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 9 October 2029.
  • Mrs Jade Phillips - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr John Shawcross - Governor. Appointed on 8 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Kate Smale - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 October 2025.
  • Mrs Janet Sproat - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 27 February 2027.
  • Miss Kaylie Louise Wright - Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 December 2029.