St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Address: Heys Lane
Town/City: Heywood
County: Lancashire
Postcode: OL10 3RD

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 2026

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Nicole McShane
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 205 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 43.9%

Location and administration

URN: 105815
DfE Number: 354/3307
UKPRN: 10068676
UPRN: 23102335
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Rochdale (E08000005)
Constituency: Heywood and Middleton North (E14001286)
Electoral Ward: West Heywood (E05014051)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)

Easting & Northing: 384226E, 410379N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 35' 25.4" N 2° 14' 22.69" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHQR6+54

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (0.0km)
  2. Woodland Community Primary School (0.4km)
  3. Oak Haven School (0.5km)
  4. Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (0.8km)
  5. Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College (1.1km)
  6. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy (1.1km)
  7. Heywood Academy (1.2km)
  8. Heap Bridge Village Primary School (1.5km)
  9. Harwood Park Primary School (1.5km)
  10. Newhouse Academy (1.7km)
Associated schools

Related school*

* Other schools occupying the same site, or related to this one through splits or mergers.
Governors

  • Mr Harold Lance Ashton - Governor. Appointed on 18 February 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 January 2026.
  • Headteacher Maxine Beresford - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2009 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Sarah Cadogan - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 January 2026.
  • Dr Marian Corns - Governor. Appointed on 7 September 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 January 2026.
  • Mrs Kelly Crossley - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 January 2026.
  • Mrs Carolyn Jane Divers - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 30 January 2026.
  • Mrs Rachel Florey - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 October 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 January 2026.
  • Mrs Laura Heslin - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2009 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 January 2026.
  • Headteacher Nicole McShane - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 January 2026.
  • Revd Sally Robinson - Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2020 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 30 January 2026.
  • Mrs Tracey Russell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 January 2026.
  • Miss Carole Shore - Governor. Appointed on 2 June 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 January 2026.