Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Wigan

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Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Wigan, WN3 6BL

412 Pupils

480 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

21.10% FSM %

202 Boys

210 Girls

About Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School 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 412 pupils on roll. School capacity: 480. Current headteacher: A Barron.

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 converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Wigan
Region	North West
Administrative District	Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency	Makerfield
Ward	Winstanley
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	LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened	01-11-2018
UKPRN	10081212
URN	145713
Data Last Updated	15-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Joy Sicilia Oliveros	Chair of Local Governing Body	19/10/2024	18/10/2028	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Alison Barron	Local Governor	20/04/2020	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Isabelle Bradburn	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Leah Darbyshire	Local Governor	17/11/2025	16/11/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Lee Edwards	Local Governor	10/02/2022	31/08/2025	Elected by school staff
Anita Fath	Local Governor	28/09/2023	27/09/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Claire Halliwell	Local Governor	14/06/2023	13/06/2027	Elected by parents
Suzie McMullen	Local Governor	21/07/2022	20/07/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Murphy	Local Governor	20/05/2022	19/05/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lousie Perry	Local Governor	25/09/2025	24/09/2029	Elected by parents
Mr James Robinson	Local Governor	02/11/2025	01/11/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Andrea Wood	Local Governor	27/02/2024	26/02/2028	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?

Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wigan, Wigan.

How many pupils does Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School have?

Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School has 412 pupils, with a capacity of 480.

What is the age range at Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?

Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is Mrs A Barron.

Where is Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School located?

Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is at Billinge Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN3 6BL, in the Wigan local authority, North West.

Does Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School currently open?

Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs A Barron

Billinge Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN3 6BL

01942747818

www.highfieldsaintmatthews.wigan.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 145713

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026