St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Oldham (Oldham).
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
The distinctiveness and effectiveness of St. Anne's as a Church of England school. Christian values are clearly expressed and demonstrated by children and staff and underpin the positive relationships between all members of the community.
Carefully planned collective worship develops a secure understanding of the Church's year and of Christian festivals and includes teaching about Jesus and the Bible.
Parents and members of the local church and community contribute fully to school life and value the mutual benefits which arise from their involvement and from the school's participation in local community activities. Distinctively Christian values are clearly expressed through the school's Christian Values which are displayed in classrooms and around the building.
All staff model Christian values and relationships between children and adults are positive. The children are warm, friendly, caring and respectful.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Basketball
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Football
- Hockey
- Lego
- Netball
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Philosophy for Children (P4C)
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Key facts
- URN
- 144000
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Nicholas Jones | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Illingworth | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Elizabeth Brocklehurst | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Rebecca Mostyn | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Taylor Joseph | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Michael Unsworth | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Susie Mortin | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Gloria Beckett | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Russell Learmont | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Connor Rooney Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Rev Pat Gillian Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
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