Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St John's CofE Primary School

Church Street, Wigan, WN5 0DT
192 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
40.60% FSM %
104 Boys
88 Girls
About St John's CofE Primary School

Located in Wigan (WN5 0DT), St John's CofE Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Wigan.

It has 192 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Mark Speakman.

Data for St John's CofE Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Wigan
Region North West
Administrative District Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency Wigan
Ward Pemberton
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 No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10068664
URN 106451
Data Last Updated 06-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Parfitt Chair of Governors 13/02/1999 27/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susan Boyd Governor 27/02/2024 26/02/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Peter Carletti Governor 05/07/2018 18/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Reverend Catherine Cosslett Governor 27/05/2021 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Helen Gray Governor 21/10/2016 20/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Heydon Governor 20/01/2022 19/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hanah Hulme Governor 14/11/2022 13/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lesley McCarthy Governor 05/07/2018 10/07/2027 Appointed by LA
Headteacher Mark Speakman Governor 01/01/2010 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
St John's CofE Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Wigan, Wigan.
St John's CofE Primary School has 192 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St John's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St John's CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St John's CofE Primary School is Mr Mark Speakman.
St John's CofE Primary School is at Church Street, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 0DT, in the Wigan local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St John's CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St John's CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Mark Speakman
Church Street, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 0DT
Location
Quick Summary
URN 106451
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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