Bickershaw CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Wigan (Wigan).
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
Bickershaw Church of England Primary School Vision Statement: Hebrews 13:8 'Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever' Our Christian vision is firmly rooted in the Trinity – God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the constant at the centre of our lives.
Inspired by the life of Christ, as a guide, friend and comforter, we share the Gospel, aiming to meet the challenges of a constantly changing world. Bickershaw Church of England Primary School has a strong sense of community where everyone is respected, included and valued.
We aim to ensure that all pupils succeed, regardless of their backgrounds, diverse needs and starting points, enabling them to achieve their academic and spiritual potential. Our environment fosters positive relationships where individuals feel nurtured and supported.
Our Christian Values, firmly rooted in the bible, encourage all to be self-motivated, caring, resilient and responsible citizens, celebrating differences and ensuring that all flourish. All in our school community are encouraged to support each other and those in local, national and global communities.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
- Mindfulness
- Music
- Yoga
- Choir
- Computing
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 106470
- 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
- Wigan
- Constituency
- Makerfield
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Brian Barlow | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Niall Collins | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Headteacher David May | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Christopher Hume | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Davies | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Patricia Holme | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Susan Higson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mr Tony Webb Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Victoria Murphy Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Marian Thorley Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sue Bristow Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Allison Taberner Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2015 · 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