St Mary's Catholic High School
Voluntary aided secondary school in Manchester (Wigan).
Location
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On behalf of our pupils, staff and governors I am delighted that you have shown interest in our school. St. Mary's is a successful and unique 11-18 school and 6th Form and I hope that you get a flavour of our amazing community through this prospectus. If you would like more detail on any particular area this can be found on our school website.
St Mary's is first and foremost a Catholic high school rooted in the teachings and example of Jesus Christ and the values of the Gospel. We endeavour to offer the best to all pupils in the pursuit of excellence so that every child can flourish.
Each member of our community is supported in their individual journey as we explore the academic, moral, social, spiritual and cultural dimensions of our lives. You have an important decision ahead of you and I understand that it can be daunting but be reassured we are here to help through every stage of this process.
We will be more than happy to answer any of your questions at our Open Evening and details of this can be found Here you will find and on our social media platforms.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Awards
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- Music MarkMusic
Key facts
- URN
- 106538
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Constituency
- Worsley and Eccles
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Neil Gredecki | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Hill | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Pietrantonio (Peter) Raponi | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Victoria Dixon | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Colin Shackleton | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Martin Fernay | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Prof Freda Bridge | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Patricia Snape | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Catherine Crouch | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Denise Brahms | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Dr Justine Silcock | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2020 · until 2028 |
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