St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Address: Standishgate
Town/City: Wigan
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN1 1XL
Telephone Number: 01942 206733
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 Thomas Atherton
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 209 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.9%

Location and administration

URN: 106459
DfE Number: 359/3326
UKPRN: 10078716
UPRN: 100012813131
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Wigan (E14001585)
Electoral Ward: Wigan Central (E05015010)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 358532E, 406178N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 33' 4.41" N 2° 37' 38.01" W
Plus Code: 9C5VH92F+F4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Mab's Cross Primary School (0.1km)
  2. Douglas Valley Nursery School (0.2km)
  3. The Ark Wigan Ltd (0.6km)
  4. Wigan and Leigh College (0.7km)
  5. The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (0.8km)
  6. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (0.8km)
  7. St Catharine's CofE Primary School (0.9km)
  8. CEWE School (0.9km)
  9. Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery (1.1km)
  10. TMP College (1.1km)
Governors

  • Mrs Jennifer Armstrong - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Jennifer Armstrong - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Mr Thomas Atherton - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2075.
  • Mrs Zoe Charnock - Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 29 March 2027.
  • Mr Stephen Grayson - Governor. Appointed on 25 October 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 24 October 2026.
  • Mr Christopher Higgins - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 16 January 2030.
  • Mrs Victoria Hitchen - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Mary Kearsley - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 17 September 2030.
  • Dr Azubuike Ozah - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 11 February 2030.
  • Mr Steven Rennie - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
  • Catherine Stockley - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 December 2028.
  • Mrs Angela Whitney - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2026.