Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: Central Drive, Westhoughton
Town/City: Bolton
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL5 3DU
Telephone Number: 01942 634681
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Martin Johnson
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 417 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.1%

Location and administration

URN: 105243
DfE Number: 350/3359
UKPRN: 10074951
UPRN: 200002548391
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bolton (E08000001)
Constituency: Bolton West (E14001112)
Electoral Ward: Westhoughton North & Hunger Hill (E05014836)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 365593E, 406348N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 33' 11.75" N 2° 31' 14.43" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHF3H+8P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Natalie Amis - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 January 2028.
  • Mrs Samantha Aylin - Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 March 2028.
  • Fr Christopher Paul Preston Dawson - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Gillian Donohoe - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 February 2029.
  • Mrs Liana Garside - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Mr Martin Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2006 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Dharmila Khimani - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 14 March 2028.
  • Mrs Sheenagh Marie Newton - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 December 2027.
  • Mr Onyekachi Henry Okafor - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 March 2030.
  • Georgina Ryding - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 15 January 2024.
  • Mrs Kathryn Anna Sutton - Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 April 2026.
  • Mrs Claire Walker - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 February 2030.
  • Mrs Janine White - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 April 2030.