St James' Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St James' Church of England Primary School
Address: Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes
Town/City: Wigan
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN3 5XE
Telephone Number: 01942 703952
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Liverpool

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Jill Broom
Capacity: 260
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 237 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 59.3%

Location and administration

URN: 145107
DfE Number: 359/3007
UKPRN: 10064971
UPRN: 100012856992
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Makerfield (E14001350)
Electoral Ward: Worsley Mesnes (E05015013)
Diocese: CE22(Diocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 356976E, 404242N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 32' 1.31" N 2° 39' 1.59" W
Plus Code: 9C5VG8MX+FR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan (0.1km)
  2. Expanse Learning Wigan School (0.2km)
  3. Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School (0.5km)
  4. St Mark's CofE Primary School (0.8km)
  5. St Paul's Church of England Primary School (0.9km)
  6. Marus Bridge Primary School (1.4km)
  7. TMP College (1.4km)
  8. Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (1.4km)
  9. Hawkley Hall High School (1.5km)
  10. Hope School (1.5km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Robin Au - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 April 2030.
  • Co Headteacher Jill Broom - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Aaron Byrne - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 3 December 2029.
  • Paula Dwan - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 May 2027.
  • Fran Humphrey - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Russ Jackson - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Marzana Kedzierska - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Mr Daniel Rigby - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 February 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 18 February 2027.
  • Mrs Emily Russell - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 March 2030.
  • Mrs Lynne Ryder - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 18 May 2030.
  • Mr Joel Thornton - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2027.