Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Address: Springfield Road, Sacred Heart Rc School
Town/City: Wigan
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN6 7RH
Telephone Number: 01942 231478
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Stirrup
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 447 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 106% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30%

Location and administration

URN: 106461
DfE Number: 359/3331
UKPRN: 10078714
UPRN: 100012818542
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Wigan (E14001585)
Electoral Ward: Wigan West (E05015011)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 356943E, 406908N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 33' 27.56" N 2° 39' 4.71" W
Plus Code: 9C5VH85X+3F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St John Fisher Catholic High School (0.1km)
  2. Beech Hill Community Primary School (0.3km)
  3. Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School (0.4km)
  4. Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School (1.1km)
  5. Infinite Schools Wigan (1.4km)
  6. The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (1.4km)
  7. Woodfield Primary School (1.5km)
  8. Wigan and Leigh College (1.6km)
  9. Marsh Green Primary School (1.6km)
  10. Mab's Cross Primary School (1.7km)
Governors

  • Mr Anthony Atherton - Governor. Appointed on 11 April 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 April 2027.
  • Mrs Janet Baron - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Steve Coyle - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 March 2028.
  • Miss Ruth Fouracre - Governor. Appointed on 4 June 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 June 2029.
  • Mrs Katherine Gaskell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr John Hanley - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Janet Moffatt - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 October 2029.
  • Ms Melanie Morbe - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2029.
  • Headteacher Samantha Stirrup - Governor. Appointed on 19 April 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr David Wood - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 27 January 2029.
  • Mr Stuart Wynn - Governor. Appointed on 21 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 December 2029.