Leigh St John's CofE Primary
School Name: Leigh St John's CofE Primary Address: Kirkhall Lane Town/City: Leigh County: Greater Manchester Postcode: WN7 1RY Telephone Number: 01942 672825 Website: www.leighstjohnsprimary.wigan.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 5-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Lightfoot
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 210 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.4%
URN: 106517
DfE Number: 359/3425
UKPRN: 10071384
UPRN: 100012855829
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Leigh and Atherton (E14001329)
Electoral Ward: Atherton South & Lilford (E05014994)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)
Easting & Northing: 365638E, 400953N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 30' 17.19" N 2° 31' 9.85" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGF3J+W6
DfE Record: View record
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- Ms Lara Flaherty - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 October 2026.
- Mrs Natalie Hatton - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2026.
- Mrs Vivien Hilton - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 7 October 2027.
- Mrs Vivien Hilton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Elizabeth Holden - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 November 2027.
- Mrs Emma Lightfoot - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2010 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2050.
- Ms Kelly Partington - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
- Mr David Phillips - Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 May 2026.
- Reverend Jonathan Ruhumuliza - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 26 September 2076.