Mytham Primary School
Community primary school in Bolton (Bolton).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
It is a pleasure to share with readers a snapshot of what life is like as a child or parent at Mytham.We hope this introduction helps you to decide whether Mytham is the best place for your child to learn but please feel free to request a tour of the school or attend one of our Open Days in the Autumn Term. We are always happy to meet new families!
Our curriculum and ethos is underpinned by 'The Mytham Way'. We aim for our pupils to become Mytham STARS of today and the future. We promote respect, kindness and resilience. These are all values which enable children to be 'The best that they can be.' Parents and children will see – and feel – welcomed and valued by everyone at Mytham.
Mytham offers children more than just academic achievement. We also focus on looking after their emotional health and wellbeing. Mytham pupils have opportunities to help others, be creative, understand their feelings and reflect on values. We promote equality and tolerance and respect for their environment and community.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
7 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Music MarkMusic
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 105190
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Constituency
- Bolton North East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Louisa Halliwell | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Stacey Burke | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Councillor Liam Barnard | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Tim Slymon | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kim Tulin | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Barbara Taylor | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Antony Davenport | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Michelle Moore | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Miss Anna Claire Tobin Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Susan Hill Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Angela Bogle Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2008 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record