Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington

Contact details for the school

School Name: Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Address: West Bridgewater Street, Pennington
Town/City: Leigh
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN7 4HB
Telephone Number: 01942 673667
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Claire Hill
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 205 (42% boys & 58% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37.6%

Location and administration

URN: 106512
DfE Number: 359/3419
UKPRN: 10068652
UPRN: 100012819968
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Leigh and Atherton (E14001329)
Electoral Ward: Leigh South (E05015002)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)

Easting & Northing: 365635E, 399711N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 29' 37.01" N 2° 31' 9.52" W
Plus Code: 9C5VFFVJ+C7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Councillor Kevin Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Mark Brown - Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 18 October 2027.
  • Mrs Louise Burton - Governor. Appointed on 20 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 March 2026.
  • Mrs Helen Dowman - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2026.
  • Ms Caroline Entwistle - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 7 December 2029.
  • Mrs Linsey Evans - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 October 2026.
  • Mrs Clair Gornall - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Louise Hill - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2067.
  • Mrs Judith Pitt - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2027.
  • Rev Jack Shepherd - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).