Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth

Contact details for the school

School Name: Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth
Address: Lime Grove, Off John Street, Whitworth
Town/City: Rochdale
County: Lancashire
Postcode: OL12 8DB
Telephone Number: 01706 853545
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Rainey
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 195 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.4%

Location and administration

URN: 119697
DfE Number: 888/3889
UKPRN: 10080330
UPRN: 10013836434
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Rossendale (E07000125)
Constituency: Rossendale and Darwen (E14001450)
Electoral Ward: Whitworth (E05015826)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 388594E, 418763N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 39' 57.1" N 2° 10' 26.25" W
Plus Code: 9C5VMR8G+8C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Sarah Bailey - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 January 2028.
  • Mrs Maria Cooper - Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 March 2026.
  • Mrs Maria Cooper - Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 March 2030.
  • Mr Peter Corder - Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 March 2029.
  • Miss Natalie Fleming - Governor. Appointed on 8 April 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 April 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Marie Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 November 2027.
  • Mrs Victoria King - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 October 2026.
  • Father Christopher McGrane - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 April 2026.
  • Mrs Joanne Rainey - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Miss Kirsty Sinclair - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 October 2026.
  • Mr Michael Whitby - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr David Wiggett - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 February 2030.
  • Mr David Wiggett - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 February 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 February 2026.