Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Contact details for the school

School Name: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Address: Windermere Road
Town/City: Leigh
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN7 1UX
Telephone Number: 01942 674226
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Carol Gillespie
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 300 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.3%

Location and administration

URN: 106502
DfE Number: 359/3403
UKPRN: 10078700
UPRN: 100012855793
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Leigh and Atherton (E14001329)
Electoral Ward: Leigh Central & Higher Folds (E05015001)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 365526E, 400465N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 30' 1.38" N 2° 31' 15.73" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGF2H+5H

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  1. Leigh Central Primary School (0.0km)
  2. Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.1km)
  3. Leigh CofE Primary School (0.2km)
  4. Elysium Training & Consultancy Ltd (0.4km)
  5. Leigh St John's CofE Primary (0.5km)
  6. Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington (0.8km)
  7. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh (1.0km)
  8. The Holden School (1.1km)
  9. Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) (1.3km)
  10. Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School (1.4km)
Governors

  • Ms Catherine Ainsworth - Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 June 2026.
  • Mrs Anne Andrews - Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 2 March 2026.
  • Mrs Andrea Eckersley - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Mrs Carol Gillespie - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Councillor Susan Greensmith - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2020 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Mr Stephen Harrison - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 19 January 2029.
  • Mrs Helen Loynd - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2020 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 October 2028.
  • Mrs K Milkiewicz-Siewiorek - Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2026 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 2 March 2030.
  • Miss Memory Nolovu - Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 16 November 2027.
  • Mrs Kristina Pasquill - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
  • Mrs Kathryn Perry - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 18 August 2028.