Orrell Newfold Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
Address: St James Road, Orrell
Town/City: Wigan
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN5 7BD
Telephone Number: 01942 207134
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs N Harris
Capacity: 409
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 447 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 109% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.4%

Location and administration

URN: 106412
DfE Number: 359/2026
UKPRN: 10078948
UPRN: 100012856030
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Makerfield (E14001350)
Electoral Ward: Orrell (E05015005)

Easting & Northing: 352702E, 403677N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 31' 41.71" N 2° 42' 53.4" W
Plus Code: 9C5VG7HP+83

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Elizabeth Cherryl Baker - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 September 2026.
  • Mrs Lisa Bradshaw - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah Brady - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2030.
  • Mrs Leanne Correia - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Mrs Nikki Harris - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Lisa Henthorn - Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 June 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Jenkinson - Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 June 2030.
  • Mrs Janet May - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2028.
  • Mrs Alex McMillan - Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2027.
  • Mrs India Mears - Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 October 2030.
  • Mrs Deb Newberry - Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2027.
  • Mr Damian John Oldham - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2028.
  • Mr Michael Winstanley - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 22 September 2029.