Hinderton School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Hinderton School
Address: Capenhurst Lane, Whitby
Town/City: Ellesmere Port
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CH65 7AQ
Telephone Number: 0151 329 2142
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 4-11
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Liam Dowling
Capacity: 61
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 62 (66% boys & 34% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.6%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 111510
DfE Number: 896/7115
UKPRN: 10076997
UPRN: 100012594391
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (E06000050)
Constituency: Ellesmere Port and Bromborough (E14001222)
Electoral Ward: Whitby Park (E05012246)

Easting & Northing: 338977E, 375098N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 16' 11.94" N 2° 54' 58.74" W
Plus Code: 9C5V739M+XF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Norma Currie - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 October 2028.
  • Mr Liam Dowling - Governor. Appointed on 7 April 2008 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Tony Green - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2028.
  • Robert Hall - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Susan Hayes - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 April 2015.
  • Dr Sue Horder - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2026.
  • Alexandra Hutchinson - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 May 2028.
  • Mr Stephen Jones - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2028.
  • Michelle Lofthouse - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 October 2028.
  • Ashley Orr - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 September 2027.
  • Mrs Kelly Partington - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 October 2025.
  • Delyth Williams - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.