Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy — Primary School in Nr Wigan

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Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy

Nr Wigan, WN8 7HS

192 Pupils

210 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

2.10% FSM %

90 Boys

102 Girls

About Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy

Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is a Primary Academies serving Nr Wigan and the surrounding area in Lancashire with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 5–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 192 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Christopher Lawson.

Information on Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	West Lancashire
Parliamentary Constituency	West Lancashire
Ward	Rural North East
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	PARBOLD DOUGLAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
Opened	01-08-2011
UKPRN	10034590
URN	137127
Data Last Updated	29-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Christopher Lawson	Accounting Officer	15/04/2024	—	N/A
Mr Grant Carruthers	Chair of Trustees	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Joanne Mercer	Chief Financial Officer	01/09/2021	—	N/A
The Incumbent of Christ Church Douglas in Parbold (Currently Rev Susan Timmins)	Member	13/11/2016	—	Appointed by foundation/Trust
The PCC of Christ Church Douglas in Parbold (Represented by a member of the PCC)	Member	21/07/2011	—	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Blackburn Diocese Board of Education (Represented by the Director of Education)	Member	21/07/2011	—	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kay Baybut	Member	23/09/2022	—	Appointed by academy members
Dr Ellis Gill	Member	23/09/2020	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Ken Hailwood	Member	26/09/2011	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Julian Baker	Trustee	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr John Boden	Trustee	25/09/2024	25/09/2028	Elected by school staff
Mr Martin Cooper	Trustee	02/11/2021	01/11/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust