Parklee Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Parklee Primary School
Address: Wardour Street, Atherton
Town/City: Wigan
County: Greater Manchester
Postcode: M46 0AR
Telephone Number: 01942 874203
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2025
Trust: Education Partnership Trust
Sponsor: Education Partnership Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Dawn Roper
Capacity: 342
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 325 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.1%

Location and administration

URN: 151323
DfE Number: 359/2046
UKPRN: 10096322
UPRN: 200002852068
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Leigh and Atherton (E14001329)
Electoral Ward: Atherton South & Lilford (E05014994)

Easting & Northing: 367734E, 402808N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 31' 17.7" N 2° 29' 16.78" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGGC6+JR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Wendy Bridson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 April 2025.
  • Gemma Bushell - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Maggie Carson - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 February 2027.
  • Jill Da Costa - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Sally Higginbottom - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 May 2029.
  • Louise Hill - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 February 2030.
  • Geoff Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Amanda Pinnington - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Claire Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 April 2029.