Rivacre Valley Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Rivacre Valley Primary School
Address: Rivacre Brow, Overpool
Town/City: Ellesmere Port
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CH66 1LE
Telephone Number: 0151 832 7602
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1995

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kate Docherty
Capacity: 310
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 339 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 109% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.1%

Location and administration

URN: 130270
DfE Number: 896/2725
UKPRN: 10075316
UPRN: 100012823211
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (E06000050)
Constituency: Ellesmere Port and Bromborough (E14001222)
Electoral Ward: Netherpool (E05012227)

Easting & Northing: 338394E, 377482N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 17' 28.83" N 2° 55' 31.88" W
Plus Code: 9C5V73RF+GQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Ian Aspden - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2025.
  • Ms Mel Carlen - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 January 2030.
  • Mrs Yvonne Colclough - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2027.
  • Mrs Kate Docherty - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2005 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Gemma Flynn - Governor. Appointed on 29 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 October 2026.
  • Mrs Pauline Hammond - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 January 2030.
  • Mrs Karen James - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 20 November 2029.
  • Mr Joao Leite - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 October 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Millard - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2026.
  • Mrs Lisa Sivori - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Mrs Lisa Thoms - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 October 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Tranter - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 January 2030.