Willaston CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Willaston CofE Primary School
Address: Neston Road, Willaston
Town/City: Neston
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CH64 2TN
Telephone Number: 0151 832 5360
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Gary Graham
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 212 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 2.4%

Location and administration

URN: 111245
DfE Number: 896/3101
UKPRN: 10070488
UPRN: 100012592804
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (E06000050)
Constituency: Chester North and Neston (E14001163)
Electoral Ward: Willaston & Thornton (E05012247)
Diocese: CE09(Diocese of Chester)

Easting & Northing: 332594E, 377880N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 17' 39.16" N 3° 0' 45.37" W
Plus Code: 9C5R7XVP+MX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Sophie Baty - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 3 February 2030.
  • Miss Emma Chapman - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Mr Gary Graham - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
  • Mr Gary Graham - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Alex Hart - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2026.
  • Mr Jim Hilditch - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2029.
  • Mr Richard Hinds - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2028.
  • Mr Richard Howe - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2025.
  • Mrs Rhian Innerd - Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 12 May 2030.
  • Mrs Bethan Lamb - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 July 2027.
  • Mrs Anita Mitchell - Governor. Appointed on 7 January 2019 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 22 March 2027.
  • Mr Graham Ridgway - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2021 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 6 November 2029.
  • Mrs Christine Smith - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 8 December 2029.
  • Miss Julie Williams - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2028.