St Thomas's Centre

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Thomas's Centre
Address: Hawthorn Street
Town/City: Blackburn
Postcode: BB1 9TH
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01254 958401
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 5-16
Type: Pupil referral unit
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2000

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Angy Saaiman
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 115 (69% boys & 31% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 59.1%

Location and administration

URN: 132128
DfE Number: 889/1100
UKPRN: 10016600
UPRN: 100012535538
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Blackburn with Darwen (E06000008)
Constituency: Blackburn (E14001102)
Electoral Ward: Roe Lee (E05011521)

Easting & Northing: 368747E, 429658N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 45' 46.69" N 2° 28' 31.52" W
Plus Code: 9C5VQG7F+5R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Ms Stacy Duckett - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2029.
  • Mrs Charlotte Hesketh - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 2 May 2017. Term runs until 30 May 2029.
  • Mrs Jennifer Hull - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Mr Gavin Hulme - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 February 2028.
  • Mrs Nicola Hulme - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 November 2025.
  • Mr Karl Mackey - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2027.
  • Mr Alex Orwin - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2021 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 11 September 2028.
  • Mr Jack Patterson - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2030.
  • Mrs Angy Saaiman - Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Colin Seaton - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Ms Bev Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 February 2028.
  • Mr Josh Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Yvonne Young - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 March 2029.