St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Voluntary aided primary school in Leigh (Wigan).
Location
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'Love Jesus, Love Ourselves, Love Each Other, Love Learning, Love Life' It is a privilege for me to be able to welcome you and your family to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School.
Our School Mission statement reads; Love Jesus, Love Ourselves, Love Each Other, Love Learning, Love life and is built on the Gospel of John 10:10; I have come that they may have life and live it to the full. It is also underpinning the 5 Ways of Wellbeing which when followed, helps us to be happy.
(Give, Take Notice, Connect, Keep Learning, Be Active) Christ is at the centre and children are at the heart of all we do here at St Joseph s. We believe that every child is unique, should be treated as an individual and have an exciting learning journey with us which both supports and challenges them spiritually, socially and academically.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Creative Writing
- Football
- Netball
- Rugby
- Minecraft
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 106501
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Constituency
- Leigh and Atherton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Philip Heaton | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Patricia Kiernan | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sheila Ashcroft | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Chris Mugan | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Andrew Boyter | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Dr Nnadozie Nnaji-Ihedinmah | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Liam Richardson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Stuart Park | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Ewa Roicka-Drake | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Nikole Partington | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Susan Jones Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Andrew Heald Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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