Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan

Contact details for the school

School Name: Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Address: Longfield Street, New Springs
Town/City: Wigan
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN2 1EL
Telephone Number: 01942 246376
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Gallagher: Mr Stephen Gallagher
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 136 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.2%

Location and administration

URN: 106491
DfE Number: 359/3387
UKPRN: 10078709
UPRN: 100012854999
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Wigan (E14001585)
Electoral Ward: Aspull, New Springs & Whelley (E05014991)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 360020E, 406912N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 33' 28.57" N 2° 36' 17.51" W
Plus Code: 9C5VH95W+53

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Julie Chesworth - Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 September 2027.
  • Fr Kevin Foulkes - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2010 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2050.
  • Mr Stephen Gallagher - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2050.
  • Mrs Brenda Hart - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 September 2027.
  • Mrs Julie McDonald - Governor. Appointed on 8 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 April 2029.
  • Mrs Julie Summerton - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 17 October 2028.
  • Mrs Linda Tickle - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
  • Mr Adam Vaal - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 November 2028.
  • Mr Thomas Walsh - Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 November 2027.
  • Mr Jonathan Steven Wetherby - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 December 2027.
  • Mrs Kathy Yates - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 May 2028.