Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Address: Billinge Road, Pemberton
Town/City: Wigan
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN3 6BL
Telephone Number: 01942 747818
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
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: Mrs A Barron
Capacity: 480
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 415 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.5%

Location and administration

URN: 145713
DfE Number: 359/3306
UKPRN: 10081212
UPRN: 100012817516
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Makerfield (E14001350)
Electoral Ward: Winstanley (E05015012)
Diocese: CE22(Diocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 355574E, 403925N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 31' 50.63" N 2° 40' 17.57" W
Plus Code: 9C5VG8JH+79

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan (0.9km)
  2. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan (1.0km)
  3. Winstanley Community Primary School (1.1km)
  4. St Paul's Church of England Primary School (1.2km)
  5. St John's CofE Primary School (1.2km)
  6. Expanse Learning Wigan School (1.3km)
  7. St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan (1.4km)
  8. Marus Bridge Primary School (1.4km)
  9. Westfield Community School (1.4km)
  10. Hope School (1.4km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mrs Alison Barron - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Isabelle Bradburn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Leah Darbyshire - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
  • Anita Fath - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 January 2026.
  • Claire Halliwell - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 June 2027.
  • Suzie McMullen - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 July 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Murphy - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2030.
  • Mrs Lousie Perry - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Mr James Robinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 November 2029.
  • Mrs Joy Sicilia Oliveros - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 October 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Andrea Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 26 February 2028.