St Peter's Catholic High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Peter's Catholic High School
Address: Howards Lane, Orrell
Town/City: Wigan
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN5 8NU
Telephone Number: 01942 747693
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Andrew McGlown
Capacity: 1040
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1026 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12%

Location and administration

URN: 106537
DfE Number: 359/4614
UKPRN: 10017675
UPRN: 100012817376
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Makerfield (E14001350)
Electoral Ward: Orrell (E05015005)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 353675E, 405179N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 32' 30.62" N 2° 42' 1.37" W
Plus Code: 9C5VG7RX+PR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Dean Trust Wigan (0.8km)
  2. Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy (1.0km)
  3. Orrell Holgate Academy (1.0km)
  4. St John's CofE Primary School (1.2km)
  5. St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College (1.4km)
  6. St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell (1.6km)
  7. Orrell Newfold Community Primary School (1.8km)
  8. Up Holland High School (1.8km)
  9. Westfield Community School (1.8km)
  10. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan (1.9km)
Governors

  • Mrs Pamela Davis - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Helen Louise Gordon - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
  • Mr Clive Hough - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 29 July 2014 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Kirsty Houghton - Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 March 2028.
  • Headteacher Andy McGlown - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mr John McMullen - Governor. Appointed on 23 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 July 2028.
  • Dr Mike Morris - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 October 2028.
  • Mr Robert Morris - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 January 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Platt - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 February 2028.
  • Mrs Victoria Elizabeth Richardson - Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 December 2028.
  • Mr Jason Shaw - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 March 2029.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Somers - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Laura Stridgeon - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2027.