Educational Establishments

Garswood Primary and Nursery School

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Headteacher Mrs Pamela Potter
Address Garswood Primary and Nursery School
Hamilton Road
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan
Lancashire
WN4 0SF
Website www.garswoodprimary.co.uk
Telephone 01744678290
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 315
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 207 (103 / 104)
Percentage Free School Meals 10.6%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Councillor Susan Murphy Chair of Governors 16/10/2020 16/10/2024 Appointed by LA
Learn 4 Life School

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Headteacher Mr James McAlpine
Address Learn 4 Life School
64a Rectory Road
Ashton in Makerfield
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN4 0QD
Website www.careafloat.co.uk
Telephone 01942466318
Type of Establishment Other independent special school (Special schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 11 - 16)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 16
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 4 (2 / 2)
Percentage Free School Meals 0%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
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Rectory CofE Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Richard Brook
Address Rectory CofE Primary School
Rectory Road
North Ashton
Wigan
Lancashire
WN4 0QF
Website https://rectorycoeprimaryschool.co.uk/
Telephone 01744678470
Type of Establishment Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Liverpool
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 161 (105 / 56)
Percentage Free School Meals 40.4%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Nicola Phythian Chair of Governors 23/11/2021 30/11/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Stuart Barton - Ainsworth Governor 06/06/2018 05/06/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Stuart Boon Governor 24/03/2021 23/03/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Miss Margaret Evans Governor 26/05/2018 25/05/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Miss Claire Laverick Governor 23/11/2023 22/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Amanda Ryan Governor 13/07/2023 12/07/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Rita Shale Governor 07/03/2021 06/03/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Tanya Taylor Governor 02/12/2021 01/12/2025 Elected by parents