Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School
Address: Hereford Road, Hindley
Town/City: Wigan
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN2 4DH
Telephone Number: 01942 255578
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 W Hilton
Capacity: 207
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 201 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 41.8%

Location and administration

URN: 106472
DfE Number: 359/3363
UKPRN: 10068658
UPRN: 100012855392
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Makerfield (E14001350)
Electoral Ward: Hindley (E05014998)
Diocese: CE22(Diocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 362621E, 404834N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 32' 22.03" N 2° 33' 55.27" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGCQM+QV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School (0.6km)
  2. Outwood Academy Hindley (0.7km)
  3. Hindley Nursery School (0.8km)
  4. The Parks School (0.9km)
  5. Hindley Junior and Infant School (0.9km)
  6. Oakfield High School and College (1.0km)
  7. St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley (1.3km)
  8. Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy (1.4km)
  9. St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley (1.5km)
  10. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green (1.8km)
Governors

  • Mr David Barker - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 October 2027.
  • Miss Phyllis Bold - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2006 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Reverend Susan Fulford - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 19 November 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2026.
  • Mrs Wendy Hilton - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2008 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 October 2050.
  • Miss Karen Melling - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 October 2027.
  • Mr John Rudd - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Mrs Catherine Wilcock - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 October 2026.
  • Mrs Laura Wilson - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 March 2029.