St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
Address: Holmes House Avenue, Winstanley
Town/City: Wigan
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN3 6EE
Telephone Number: 01942 223544
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 Joanne Farrimond
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 321 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.1%

Location and administration

URN: 106463
DfE Number: 359/3336
UKPRN: 10078713
UPRN: 10009213542
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Makerfield (E14001350)
Electoral Ward: Winstanley (E05015012)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 355726E, 403048N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 31' 22.31" N 2° 40' 8.87" W
Plus Code: 9C5VG8FJ+48

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Lisa Blakeley - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 March 2029.
  • Mrs Danielle Callaway - Governor. Appointed on 2 June 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 June 2029.
  • Mrs Rebecca Conway - Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 14 April 2029.
  • Mrs Katie Crabtree - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Tim Daly - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 October 2027.
  • Mr Mark Dumican - Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 October 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Kay - Governor. Appointed on 2 April 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 April 2026.
  • Mr John Leake - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Mrs Kathryn Lydon-Brown - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 December 2025.
  • Mrs Kathryn Lydon-Brown - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 13 December 2029.
  • Mr Peter Naylor - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Nik Puttnam - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 6 January 2026.
  • Mrs Laura Tennant - Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.