Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School
Community primary school in Oldham (Oldham).
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
We are proud to serve a vibrant and diverse community in South Chadderton, and we work closely with families to nurture children who are confident, resilient, and ready to take their next steps in the world.
Our dedicated staff go above and beyond to provide high-quality teaching, thoughtful care and an enriching curriculum that supports both academic success and personal growth. Whether youre a prospective parent, a new member of our community, or a returning family, we want you to feel a genuine sense of belonging at Whitegate End.
Transition and welcome are incredibly important to us - if youre joining us for the first time, we ll work closely with you to ensure your child settles in happily and successfully. We know that strong relationships between home and school are the foundation of a great education.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 105658
- 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
- Oldham
- Constituency
- Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (5 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Kimberley Painter | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2004 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Craig Barratt | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Natalie Costello | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Gemma Ashworth | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Rob Hollingsworth | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Stacey Wyton Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Helen Hampson Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 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