Birchfield Nursery School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Birchfield Nursery School
Address: Victoria Avenue, Victoria Avenue
Town/City: Widnes
County: Cheshire
Postcode: WA8 7TH
Telephone Number: 0151 424 4681
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Nursery (ages 3-5)
Type: Local authority nursery school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Liku
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 77 (51% boys & 49% girls)

Location and administration

URN: 110958
DfE Number: 876/1006
UPRN: 100012827806
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Halton (E06000006)
Constituency: Widnes and Halewood (E14001584)
Electoral Ward: Highfield (E05013182)

Easting & Northing: 351182E, 386998N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 22' 41.54" N 2° 44' 6.6" W
Plus Code: 9C5V97H7+7W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Louise Bancroft - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2029.
  • Jennifer Louise Harvey - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Louise Hazzard - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mrs Jacqui Jones - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Ian Kirkham - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2025.
  • Mr Ian Kirkham - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 October 2029.
  • Mrs Catherine Liku - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 October 2029.
  • Mrs Catherine Teresa Liku - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2025.
  • Mrs Bethany Magan - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 3 February 2026.
  • Mrs Helen Patrick - Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Mrs Beth Sharratt - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 October 2029.
  • Mrs Beth Sharratt - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2025.
  • Miss Katherine Stockton - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 February 2027.