St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Address: Astley Street
Town/City: Leigh
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN7 2AS
Telephone Number: 01942 672730
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Boyle
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 395 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.6%

Location and administration

URN: 106448
DfE Number: 359/3030
UKPRN: 10068666
UPRN: 100012819441
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Leigh and Atherton (E14001329)
Electoral Ward: Leigh Central & Higher Folds (E05015001)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)

Easting & Northing: 366859E, 399725N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 29' 37.74" N 2° 30' 3.11" W
Plus Code: 9C5VFFVX+GM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Pam Blackburn - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2018 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 14 January 2027.
  • Mr Adrian Booth - Governor. Appointed on 25 October 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 24 October 2027.
  • Mr Matthew Boyle - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Alison Davies - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 3 October 2025.
  • Mrs Alison Davies - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Ms Chrissy Fernie - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 October 2026.
  • Fr Warren Mitchell - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
  • Ms Vikki Semple - Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2013 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Josie Smith - Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2007 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Nichola Speight - Governor. Appointed on 21 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 July 2027.
  • Mrs Kay Unsworth - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 1999 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 9 March 2027.
  • Mrs Amy Waldron - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 December 2027.
  • Mrs Cathie Williams - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 2 December 2029.