Open State Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

St Mary's School, Birchley Road, Nr Wigan, WN5 7QJ
186 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
4.80% FSM %
103 Boys
83 Girls
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Nr Wigan and the surrounding area in St. Helens with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 186 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Ruth Martin.

Information on St Mary's Catholic Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided 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 Billinge & Seneley Green
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10074990
URN 104813
Data Last Updated 12-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Wayne Leatherbarrow Chair of Governors 20/05/2009 18/05/2029 Appointed by LA
Mr David Cairns Governor 01/09/2018 31/08/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Jenny Dwyer Governor 22/07/2013 31/08/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Beth Evans Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr James Marsh Governor 07/06/2024 06/06/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Ruth Martin Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Eileen McBirnie Governor 21/10/2015 20/10/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Andrew McDonald Governor 01/08/2015 30/06/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Nichola Moorcroft Governor 08/04/2024 07/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martyn Ode Governor 31/01/2024 25/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Melanie Snowdon Governor 14/02/2013 13/11/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Jane Talbot-Davies Governor 15/09/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Frequently Asked Questions
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Nr Wigan, St. Helens.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 186 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Mary's Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Mary's Catholic Primary School is Mrs Ruth Martin.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is at St Mary's School, Birchley Road, Billinge, Nr Wigan, WN5 7QJ, in the St. Helens local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Mary's Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Ruth Martin
St Mary's School, Birchley Road, Billinge, Nr Wigan, WN5 7QJ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 104813
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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