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Chowbent Primary School

Laburnum Street, Manchester, M46 9FP
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Chowbent Primary School
Manchester, M46 9FP
142 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
32.40% FSM %
80 Boys
62 Girls
About Chowbent Primary School

Chowbent Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Manchester and the surrounding area in Wigan. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 142 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: James Randle.

Information on Chowbent 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 controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Wigan
Region North West
Administrative District Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency Leigh and Atherton
Ward Atherton North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073731
URN 106443
Data Last Updated 05-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Susan Heapy Chair of Governors 18/06/2024 17/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Holly Dunsby-Hughes Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 11/03/2025 10/03/2029 N/A
Miss Ruth Blakemore Governor 08/11/2022 07/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jill Coles Governor 12/07/2023 11/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Russell Kelly Governor 10/10/2024 09/10/2028 Elected by parents
Reverend Lynne Readett Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Christopher Robinson Governor 20/07/2023 30/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Victoria Wright Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
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0.83 km • Manchester
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Atherton High School
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chowbent Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Manchester, Wigan.
Chowbent Primary School has 142 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Chowbent Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Chowbent Primary School is Mr James Randle.
Chowbent Primary School is at Laburnum Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9FP, in the Wigan local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Chowbent Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Chowbent Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Randle
Laburnum Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9FP
01942883410
www.chowbent.wigan.sch.uk
Location
M46 9FP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 106443
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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