Broad Oak Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Broad Oak Community Primary School
Address: Brunswick Street, Parr
Town/City: St Helens
County: Merseyside
Postcode: WA9 2JE
Telephone Number: 01744 752340
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1995

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Melanie Hignett
Capacity: 574
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 630 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 110% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 60.3%

Location and administration

URN: 130259
DfE Number: 342/2070
UKPRN: 10071080
UPRN: 39008168
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: St. Helens (E08000013)
Constituency: St Helens North (E14001509)
Electoral Ward: Parr (E05014128)

Easting & Northing: 354205E, 395151N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 27' 6.32" N 2° 41' 27.3" W
Plus Code: 9C5VF825+PJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Gary Affleck - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Mrs Danielle Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 June 2026.
  • Ms Alex Copple - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Mr Jason Galopin - Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2029.
  • Councillor Kate Groucutt - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 September 2026.
  • Mrs Emily Harwood - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2026.
  • Mrs Melanie Hignett - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Samantha Miller - Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2029.
  • Mrs Lisa Moore - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 June 2027.
  • Mr John Riley - Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 January 2028.
  • Mrs Leanne Waring - Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 April 2029.