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

School Name: St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Address: Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley
Town/City: Manchester
Postcode: M29 7BT
Telephone Number: 01942 882412
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Jill Southern
Capacity: 236
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 240 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.4%

Location and administration

URN: 106482
DfE Number: 359/3374
UKPRN: 10074947
UPRN: 100012856294
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Worsley and Eccles (E14001598)
Electoral Ward: Astley (E05014992)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)

Easting & Northing: 369769E, 400648N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 30' 8.24" N 2° 27' 25.53" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGG2V+W5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School (0.5km)
  2. Tyldesley Primary School (0.8km)
  3. St Mary's Catholic High School (0.9km)
  4. Garrett Hall Primary School (1.4km)
  5. Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery (1.5km)
  6. Holy Family Catholic Primary School (1.6km)
  7. Cambian Tyldesley School (1.6km)
  8. Fred Longworth High School (1.9km)
  9. St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School (1.9km)
  10. St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common (2.1km)
Governors

  • Mrs Leanne Dunn - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2030.
  • Mrs Jessica Eckersley - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Mrs Ceri Forster - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 13 March 2030.
  • Miss Naomi Mary Heaton - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 20 March 2027.
  • Mrs Jane Jones - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 24 April 2028.
  • Mrs Alison Paddon - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 22 March 2027.
  • Mrs Janet Pollard - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 February 2017 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 16 December 2028.
  • Mrs Jillian Southern - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Siobhan Tomlinson - Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 May 2027.
  • Mrs Nicky Wallace - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 13 March 2030.