Cherry Grove Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Cherry Grove Primary School
Address: Cherry Grove Road
Town/City: Chester
Postcode: CH3 5EG
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01244 478316
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Gilbert
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 274 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16%

Location and administration

URN: 111209
DfE Number: 896/2688
UKPRN: 10077154
UPRN: 100012569525
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (E06000050)
Constituency: Chester North and Neston (E14001163)
Electoral Ward: Great Boughton (E05012217)

Easting & Northing: 342254E, 366361N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 11' 30.57" N 2° 51' 56.17" W
Plus Code: 9C5V54RM+PQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Sam Durrant - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2029.
  • Mr Jonathan Gilbert - Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
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