St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
Voluntary aided primary school in Wigan (Lancashire).
Location
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A very warm welcome on behalf of our children, staff and Governors! We are a small school, with a big heart and I am extremely proud to be the Headteacher here at St Josephs. We pride ourselves on the close relationships we build with our children and parents and how together we are one big, happy St Josephs family.
We are a special little school that is filled with love, laughter and learning and the children are at the heart of all we do. I hope our website will give you an insight into why our school is such a memorable place for our children both personally and academically and why they leave us with the most magical memories that last them a lifetime.
We understand that choosing the right school for your child is a huge decision. The best way to decide if St Joseph's is the right one for your family, is to come and see us. Please get in contact to arrange a personal tour around so you can see our lovely school for yourself. We welcome families of all faiths.
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.- Coding
- Dodgeball
- Multi-Sports
- Music
- Photography
- Swimming
- Forest School
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Music MarkMusic
Key facts
- URN
- 119696
- 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
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- West Lancashire
- 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 Conor Davis | Chair of Governors | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mark Woodworth | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Michael Wormald | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Mark Lane | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Mandy Messham | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Edward Cook | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Conor Davis | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Gillian Porter | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Victoria Gleeson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mr Gareth Bowden | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Claire Laybats Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Alex Scott Former | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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