St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Address: Scholefield Lane, Scholes
Town/City: Wigan
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN1 3LP
Telephone Number: 01942 733081
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: Mrs Sue Pittendreigh
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 205 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 53.2%

Location and administration

URN: 106464
DfE Number: 359/3338
UKPRN: 10068662
UPRN: 100012813847
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Wigan (E14001585)
Electoral Ward: Ince (E05015000)
Diocese: CE22(Diocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 359196E, 405635N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 32' 47.02" N 2° 37' 1.68" W
Plus Code: 9C5VG9WM+H4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. CEWE School (0.1km)
  2. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (0.2km)
  3. Dean Trust Rose Bridge (0.5km)
  4. Douglas Valley Nursery School (0.6km)
  5. Britannia Bridge Primary School (0.8km)
  6. St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School (0.9km)
  7. St William's Catholic Primary School (0.9km)
  8. The Ark Wigan Ltd (0.9km)
  9. Mab's Cross Primary School (0.9km)
  10. Ince CofE Primary School (1.0km)
Governors

  • Mrs Tokesi Akinola - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 February 2030.
  • Mr Carl Brookfield - Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 February 2030.
  • Mrs Debbie Fagan - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 November 2025.
  • Mrs Deborah Fagan - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 November 2029.
  • Mr Mark Hillam - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 September 2026.
  • Mrs Dawn Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 23 November 2027.
  • Miss Jean Kinsey - Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 9 May 2027.
  • Miss Jean Kinsey - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 May 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 8 May 2027.
  • Mrs Lindsey Lowe - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 21 September 2026.
  • Miss Karen McDonald - Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 January 2026.
  • Mr Jim Moodie - Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 May 2028.
  • Headteacher Sue Pittendreigh - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Mrs Jekaterina Smith - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 February 2030.
  • Mrs Jekaterina Smith - Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 January 2026.