Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh

Astley Street, Leigh, WN7 2AS
407 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
27.00% FSM %
210 Boys
197 Girls
About St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh

Located in Leigh (WN7 2AS), St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh 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 407 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Matthew Boyle.

Data for St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh 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 Leigh and Atherton
Ward Leigh Central & Higher Folds
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 10068666
URN 106448
Data Last Updated 06-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Alison Davies Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 01/09/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Pam Blackburn Governor 20/11/2018 14/01/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Adrian Booth Governor 25/10/2023 24/10/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Matthew Boyle Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Davies Governor 04/10/2021 03/10/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Chrissy Fernie Governor 07/10/2022 06/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Fr Warren Mitchell Governor 02/12/2024 01/12/2028 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Ms Vikki Semple Governor 07/05/2013 31/08/2025 Appointed by LA
Mrs Josie Smith Governor 15/01/2007 31/08/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Nichola Speight Governor 21/07/2023 20/07/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Kay Unsworth Governor 01/01/1999 09/03/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Amy Waldron Governor 08/12/2023 07/12/2027 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Leigh, Wigan.
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh has 407 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh is Mr Matthew Boyle.
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh is at Astley Street, Leigh, WN7 2AS, in the Wigan local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh: Does not have a sixth form.
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Boyle
Astley Street, Leigh, WN7 2AS
Location
Quick Summary
URN 106448
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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