Beech Hill Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Beech Hill Community Primary School
Address: Netherby Road, Beech Hill
Town/City: Wigan
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN6 7PT
Telephone Number: 01942 243582
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Michelle McCarthy
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 282 (59% boys & 41% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 45.1%

Location and administration

URN: 106399
DfE Number: 359/2000
UKPRN: 10078951
UPRN: 200004800802
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Wigan (E14001585)
Electoral Ward: Wigan West (E05015011)

Easting & Northing: 357068E, 407192N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 33' 36.79" N 2° 38' 58.06" W
Plus Code: 9C5VH962+36

External links

DfE Record: View record

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