Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Bolton (Bolton).
Location
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Inspiring each other to excellence, guided by the light of Christ. At Holy Infant and St. Anthony Roman Catholic Primary School, we aim to grow and learn together in our understanding of God and the world he created. We welcome all into our loving, happy and caring environment which reflects the teachings of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
We encourage our children to aim for excellence in all aspects of their education and lives.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 105219
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Constituency
- Bolton North East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Marguerita Leyden | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Mary Conway | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Martin Gething | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Christine Appiah | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Gerard Ginty | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Les Eckersley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Ashleigh Woolfrey | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr David McIlroy | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Headteacher Diane Furlong | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Fr Kieran Anderson | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 |
| Dr Frank Cave | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Stacey Haynes Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Philomena Tarkowski Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Joanne Howard Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Mary Conway Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
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