Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
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: www.aspullholyfamily.co.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic Admissions Policy: Non-selective
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.
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