Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate
School Name: Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate Address: Station Road, Padgate Town/City: Warrington County: Cheshire Postcode: WA2 0QJ Telephone Number: 01925 492422 Website: http://www.christchurchcofeprimary.com
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Katrina Kirkham
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 307 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.4%
URN: 111363
DfE Number: 877/3601
UKPRN: 10070456
UPRN: 10013399213
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Warrington (E06000007)
Constituency: Warrington North (E14001564)
Electoral Ward: Poulton North (E05011041)
Diocese: CE22(Diocese of Liverpool)
Easting & Northing: 363167E, 390278N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 24' 31.18" N 2° 33' 19.45" W
Plus Code: 9C5VCC5V+FR
DfE Record: View record
- Padgate Academy (0.4km)
- Kassia Academy and Support Services (0.6km)
- Green Lane Community Special School (0.8km)
- Woolston Brook School (0.8km)
- Bruche Academy (0.9km)
- Brook Acre Community Primary School (0.9km)
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (0.9km)
- Fox Wood Special School (1.0km)
- St Bridget's Catholic Primary School (1.0km)
- Cinnamon Brow Church of England Primary School (1.1km)
Predecessor school†
- Mr Peter Bowden - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 September 2012 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 19 September 2027.
- Mrs Rachel Cocker - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
- Mrs Cheryl Hoddell - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
- Headteacher Katrina Kirkham - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2036.
- Mrs Tracy Lynskey - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 November 2027.
- Mrs Janet Martin - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 18 September 2026.
- Mr Michael Murray - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 18 September 2028.
- Mrs Kelly Pendlebury - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 5 March 2027.
- Mr Andy Perry - Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 November 2026.
- Mrs Katie Pitchford - Governor. Appointed on 14 April 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 13 April 2030.
- Mr Andrew Pritchard - Governor. Appointed on 19 February 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 19 February 2030.
- Rev Simon Renison - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
- Mrs Sarah Waite - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
- Mr Ian Hugh Williams - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2006 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.