Open State Primary Mixed

Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School

Mossy Lea Road, Wigan, WN6 9RN
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Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School
Wigan, WN6 9RN
21 Pupils
52 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
0.00% FSM %
7 Boys
14 Girls
About Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School

Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Wigan, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 21 pupils on roll. School capacity: 52. Current headteacher: Andy Purcell.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
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 Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10069934
URN 119225
Data Last Updated 08-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Alan Gibson Chair of Governors 02/05/2022 03/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Prags Birk Governor 14/06/2022 13/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ryan Elms Governor 27/06/2022 26/06/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Antonella Greenhalgh Governor 09/03/2024 09/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Paul Leadbetter Governor 02/03/2025 01/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen Pollard Governor 04/06/2024 03/06/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Gemma Prescott Governor 27/02/2024 26/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Andy Purcell Governor 28/02/2023 27/02/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Sue Tresilian Governor 14/06/2022 13/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Wigan, Lancashire.
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School has 21 pupils, with a capacity of 52.
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School is Mr Andy Purcell.
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School is at Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, Wigan, WN6 9RN, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Andy Purcell
Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, Wigan, WN6 9RN
01257423107
www.mossylea.lancs.sch.uk
Location
WN6 9RN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 119225
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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