Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Contact details for the school

School Name: Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Address: Whelley
Town/City: Wigan
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN2 1BP
Country: 10009212978
Telephone Number: 01942 776188

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: The Learning Together Trust
Sponsor: Learning Together Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Woodcock
Capacity: 410
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 332 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 39.2%

Location and administration

URN: 142028
DfE Number: 359/2005
UKPRN: 10052659
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Wigan (E14001039)
Electoral Ward: Aspull New Springs Whelley (E05000842)
Diocese: CE22(Diocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 359404E, 406834N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 33' 25.88" N 2° 36' 50.94" W
Plus Code: 9C5VH94P+V8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Reverend Steve Beck - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2020 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 20 October 2024.
  • Mrs Nichola Jayne Benfold - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 April 2025.
  • Rev Carol Close - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 September 2024.
  • Jillian Hyde - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 September 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 September 2023.
  • Tracy Mingaud-Cunningham - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Dr Ade Oyeyele - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 October 2026.
  • Ashleigh Piper - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2026.