St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Oldham (Oldham).
Location
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"You Are All One in Christ" Galations 3:28 We have spaces in Reception, Year 1 and 2. Any families interested in joining our school, please contact the School Office. We would love to show you round. Inspired by St Paul's teaching You are all one in Christ (Galations 3:28) We aspire for everyone in our school family to be accepted and be accepting, welcoming all.
To be a community that treats others equally, with respect and kindness. To be aspirational, having hope and celebrating the value and purpose of our unique abilities. To love learning and to embrace new experiences and challenges with courage and creativity , as we become the best version of ourselves. We want to promote peace .
To love and serve our diverse local and global community, making a difference for others. Please use this link below to write your own prayer for our theme of Service for this half term.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 105714
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Constituency
- Oldham East and Saddleworth
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Hannah Jackson | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Nadine Wilkinson | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Philip Young | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Rev Kirsten Stott | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 |
| Mrs Elisabeth Blythe | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Victoria Louise Wall | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Chris Martin | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr James Whittaker | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Ms Lesley Stansfield | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2008 · until 2029 |
| Ms Alma Roebuck Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Jennifer Axon Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Hannah Jackson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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