Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery — Primary School in Wigan

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Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Wigan, WN2 1BP

343 Pupils

410 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

44.70% FSM %

185 Boys

158 Girls

About Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a mixed-gender Academies located in Wigan, Wigan, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 343 pupils on roll. School capacity: 410. Current headteacher: Michael Fletcher.

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	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Wigan
Region	North West
Administrative District	Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency	Wigan
Ward	Aspull, New Springs & Whelley
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE LEARNING TOGETHER TRUST
Opened	01-07-2015
UKPRN	10052659
URN	142028
Data Last Updated	14-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Nichola Benfold	Local Governor	23/04/2021	22/04/2025	Elected by parents
Eleanor Hagan	Local Governor	03/10/2023	02/10/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Helen Hollis	Local Governor	31/01/2023	30/01/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jill Jarret	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Carrie Kiselis	Local Governor	12/10/2022	20/08/2027	Appointed by trustees
Tracy Mingaud-Cunningham	Local Governor	01/11/2022	31/10/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Angela Ratcliffe	Local Governor	07/10/2022	06/10/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Elizabeth Speakman	Local Governor	15/12/2022	14/12/2027	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Jennifer Woodcock	Local Governor	01/09/2015	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

Schools Nearby

Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan

0.62 km • Wigan

Other

Douglas Valley Nursery School

1.02 km • Wigan

Other

Mab's Cross Primary School

1.03 km • Wigan

Other

St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

1.09 km • Wigan

Other

Dean Trust Rose Bridge

1.15 km • Wigan

Other

CEWE School

1.18 km • Greater Manchester

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery?

Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Wigan, Wigan.

How many pupils does Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery have?

Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery has 343 pupils, with a capacity of 410.

What is the age range at Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery?

Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery a faith school?

Yes, Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery?

The Headteacher at Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is Mr Michael Fletcher.

Where is Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery located?

Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is at Whelley, Wigan, WN2 1BP, in the Wigan local authority, North West.

Does Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery currently open?

Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Michael Fletcher

Whelley, Wigan, WN2 1BP

01942776188

www.canonsharples.wigan.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 142028

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026