Whitegate CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Whitegate CofE Primary School
Address: Whitegate
Town/City: Northwich
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CW8 2AY
Telephone Number: 01606 212203
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Mackenzie
Capacity: 168
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 141 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.2%

Location and administration

URN: 111338
DfE Number: 896/3534
UKPRN: 10078891
UPRN: 200003228856
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (E06000050)
Constituency: Mid Cheshire (E14001361)
Electoral Ward: Winsford Over & Verdin (E05012250)
Diocese: CE09(Diocese of Chester)

Easting & Northing: 362862E, 369272N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 13' 11.4" N 2° 33' 27.08" W
Plus Code: 9C5V6C9R+WX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr James Bancroft - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2027.
  • Margaret Byrne - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Canon Paul Dawson - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2019 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 30 September 2026.
  • Mrs Teresa Finney - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 November 2027.
  • Mrs Teresa Finney - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 November 2027.
  • Mr Michael Heathcote - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 November 2029.
  • Mr Ben Ireson - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 November 2025.
  • Mr Ian Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Mrs Katie Jones - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 March 2030.
  • Mrs Caroline Mackenzie - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Jennifer Marshall - Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 May 2027.
  • Revd Jane Millinchip - Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 May 2029.
  • Mr Kevin Newsome - Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 May 2030.
  • Mrs Julie Webb - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 May 2028.