Shevington High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Shevington High School
Address: Shevington Lane, Shevington
Town/City: Wigan
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN6 8AB
Telephone Number: 01257 400990
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr John Bennett
Capacity: 890
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 878 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.5%

Location and administration

URN: 106529
DfE Number: 359/4027
UKPRN: 10017477
UPRN: 100012896056
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Wigan (E14001585)
Electoral Ward: Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor (E05015007)

Easting & Northing: 354794E, 409473N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 34' 49.9" N 2° 41' 2.83" W
Plus Code: 9C5VH8J8+69

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr John Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Matthew Birkett - Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 February 2030.
  • Mrs Janet Brown - Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 April 2026.
  • Mr Michael Chappell - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 September 2029.
  • Mr Lee Dudding - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2028.
  • Mr Martin Grady - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 February 2026.
  • Mrs Carla Hazelhurst - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
  • Mr Ryan Higson - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 September 2028.
  • Mrs Jo Horton - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 26 September 2025.
  • Mrs Sarah Hortop - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 October 2025.
  • Mr James Nicholls - Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 May 2028.
  • Mrs Kathryn O'Neill - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
  • Mrs Katie Price - Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 February 2030.
  • James Royal - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
  • Elaine Tyrrell - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2027.
  • Mrs Gill Waugh - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 October 2027.