Open State Primary Mixed

Broad Oak Community Primary School

Brunswick Street, St Helens, WA9 2JE
644 Pupils
574 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
66.00% FSM %
338 Boys
306 Girls
About Broad Oak Community Primary School

Broad Oak Community Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving St Helens and the surrounding area in St. Helens with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 644 pupils on roll. School capacity: 574. Current headteacher: Melanie Hignett.

Information on Broad Oak Community Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority St. Helens
Region North West
Administrative District St. Helens
Parliamentary Constituency St Helens North
Ward Parr
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 Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-1995
UKPRN 10071080
URN 130259
Data Last Updated 06-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Lisa Moore Chair of Governors 03/06/2023 02/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gary Affleck Governor 18/11/2024 18/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Danielle Anderson Governor 25/06/2022 25/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Alex Copple Governor 10/03/2025 09/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jason Galopin Governor 16/05/2025 15/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Kate Groucutt Governor 14/09/2022 14/09/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Emily Harwood Governor 19/11/2022 18/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Melanie Hignett Governor 01/09/2012 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Jake McGowan Governor 14/06/2021 13/06/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Samantha Miller Governor 16/05/2025 15/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Riley Governor 22/01/2024 21/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Leanne Waring Governor 26/04/2021 25/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Broad Oak Community Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in St Helens, St. Helens.
Broad Oak Community Primary School has 644 pupils, with a capacity of 574.
Broad Oak Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Broad Oak Community Primary School is Mrs Melanie Hignett.
Broad Oak Community Primary School is at Brunswick Street, Parr, St Helens, WA9 2JE, in the St. Helens local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Broad Oak Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Broad Oak Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Melanie Hignett
Brunswick Street, Parr, St Helens, WA9 2JE
Location
Quick Summary
URN 130259
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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