St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School
School Name: St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School Address: Church Street, Golborne Town/City: Warrington County: Cheshire Postcode: WA3 3TH Telephone Number: 01942 728153 Website: http://www.golbornesaintthomas.wigan.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Woods
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 216 (61% boys & 39% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.9%
URN: 106487
DfE Number: 359/3379
UKPRN: 10068653
UPRN: 100012855280
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Leigh and Atherton (E14001329)
Electoral Ward: Golborne & Lowton West (E05014997)
Diocese: CE22(Diocese of Liverpool)
Easting & Northing: 360663E, 398144N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 28' 45.05" N 2° 35' 38.59" W
Plus Code: 9C5VFCH4+M9
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Angela Barton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 29 November 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 28 November 2029.
- Mrs Angela Barton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 29 November 2021 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 29 November 2025.
- Mrs Sandra Boocock - Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 6 September 2025.
- Mrs Cath Boswell - Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 6 May 2027.
- Mr Anthony Coffey - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 6 November 2025.
- Mrs Melissa Holt-Brewster - Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 21 April 2026.
- Mrs Julie Proctor - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 March 2030.
- Mr Andrew Shield - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 March 2026.
- Mrs Rachel Starkie - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 September 2027.
- Mr Karl Whelan - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
- Headteacher Joanne Woods - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).