St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool
School Name: St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool Address: St Martin's Lane, Murdishaw, St Martin's Lane, Murdishaw Town/City: Runcorn County: Cheshire Postcode: WA7 6HZ Telephone Number: 01928 711207 Website: www.st-martins.halton.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 2-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Ming
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 164 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 78% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.1%
URN: 111380
DfE Number: 876/3637
UKPRN: 10070182
UPRN: 100012809439
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Halton (E06000006)
Constituency: Runcorn and Helsby (E14001455)
Electoral Ward: Norton North (E05013185)
Diocese: RC18(Diocese of Shrewsbury)
Easting & Northing: 355998E, 381027N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 19' 29.86" N 2° 39' 43.01" W
Plus Code: 9C5V88FQ+X6
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Angela Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
- Mrs Sandra Cassidy - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
- Mr Andy Fitzpatrick - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Mrs Ann Grindrod - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Mrs Josephine Maloney - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Mrs Catherine Ming - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Anna Monks - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
- Mr Joseph Orme - Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Mrs Sarah Parker - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
- Mrs Vikki Shepherd - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
- Mr Thomas Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2027.