St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
School Name: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington Address: Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington Town/City: Wigan County: Lancashire Postcode: WN6 9RE Telephone Number: 01257 423092 Website: https://www.st-josephs-wrightington.lancs.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Miss Vicki Gleeson
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 67 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 48% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.5%
URN: 119696
DfE Number: 888/3834
UKPRN: 10080331
UPRN: 100012818886
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: West Lancashire (E07000127)
Constituency: West Lancashire (E14001577)
Electoral Ward: Rural North East (E05014936)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)
Easting & Northing: 354021E, 411399N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 35' 51.98" N 2° 41' 45.88" W
Plus Code: 9C5VH8X3+4H
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Gareth Bowden - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
- Mr Edward Cook - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 September 2028.
- Mr Conor Davis - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 24 March 2028.
- Mr Conor Davis - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 July 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 24 March 2028.
- Miss Victoria Gleeson - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Mark Lane - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 23 September 2028.
- Mrs Claire Laybats - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 October 2026.
- Mrs Mandy Messham - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 23 September 2028.
- Mrs Gillian Porter - Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 February 2028.
- Mr Alex Scott - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 28 February 2026.
- Mr Mark Woodworth - Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
- Mr Michael Wormald - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 26 September 2029.