St Oswald's Catholic Primary School — Primary School in Wigan

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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

Wigan, WN4 9AZ

251 Pupils

330 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

20.30% FSM %

126 Boys

125 Girls

About St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Wigan, Wigan, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 251 pupils on roll. School capacity: 330. Current headteacher: Craig Goulding.

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	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	Makerfield
Ward	Ashton-in-Makerfield South
Urban / Rural	Urban: 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	10078712
URN	106488
Data Last Updated	09-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Dr Andrew Wilkinson	Chair of Governors	10/02/2020	09/02/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Christopher Beaney	Governor	06/10/2021	05/10/2025	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Revd Paul Blinston	Governor	01/05/2023	01/05/2027	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Jamie Boyle	Governor	21/12/2023	20/12/2027	Elected by parents
Councillor Jenny Bullen	Governor	15/02/2023	15/02/2027	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Lynne Cronin	Governor	21/12/2023	20/12/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Craig Goulding	Governor	01/01/2026	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Emma Hart	Governor	03/07/2021	02/07/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Julie Hassan	Governor	01/01/2018	31/12/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Catherine Hughes	Governor	03/10/2016	03/10/2028	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr David Hughes	Governor	01/12/2016	01/12/2027	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Susan Spencer	Governor	03/05/2023	03/05/2027	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB