St Thomas Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Address: Pimhole Road
Town/City: Bury
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BL9 7EY
Telephone Number: 0161 764 7565
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: The Sycamore Church Of England Trust Limited
Sponsor: Christ Church Church Of England Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Martin Van Hecke
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 459 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 109% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.3%

Location and administration

URN: 146156
DfE Number: 351/3009
UKPRN: 10068449
UPRN: 100012565688
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Bury (E08000002)
Constituency: Bury North (E14001144)
Electoral Ward: Bury East (E05014153)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)

Easting & Northing: 381467E, 410600N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 35' 32.22" N 2° 16' 52.79" W
Plus Code: 9C5VHPR9+WF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Linda Binns - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 June 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Butler - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Caroline English-Mather - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 June 2029.
  • Mrs Ummrana Farooq - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 7 February 2027.
  • Mrs Caroline Haughton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Morven Hudson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Sofia Khan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 May 2027.
  • Rev Janet Lyssejko - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
  • Ms Nicola McCoy - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 October 2027.
  • Mr Martin Van Hecke - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Sohail Younus - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 7 March 2028.