St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Address: Rookery Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Town/City: Wigan
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN4 9PF
Telephone Number: 01942 728651
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 Mark Dumican
Capacity: 1250
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1204 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.7%

Location and administration

URN: 106540
DfE Number: 359/4805
UKPRN: 10017746
UPRN: 100012854957
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Makerfield (E14001350)
Electoral Ward: Ashton-in-Makerfield South (E05014990)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 357636E, 398614N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 28' 59.41" N 2° 38' 23.01" W
Plus Code: 9C5VF9M6+74

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  3. St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (0.6km)
  4. R L Hughes Primary School (0.9km)
  5. St Thomas CofE Primary School (0.9km)
  6. Cansfield High School (1.3km)
  7. St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School (1.6km)
  8. Nicol Mere School (1.7km)
  9. Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School (2.1km)
  10. Willow Grove Primary School (2.2km)
Governors

  • Mrs Lisa Jane Boardman - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Miss Clare Brophy - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2027.
  • Mr James Byrne - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Connellan - Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 21 February 2028.
  • Headteacher Mark Dumican - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 September 2030.
  • Mrs Joanne Farrimond - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Paul Jensen - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2018 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 3 December 2026.
  • Mrs Julia Kirwan - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2029.
  • Mrs Natalie Marie Lowe - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2029.
  • Mr Peter McGhee - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Stephen Westhead - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 October 2012 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Mr Peter Whitfield - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.