Brine Leas School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Brine Leas School
Address: Audlem Road
Town/City: Nantwich
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CW5 7DY
Telephone Number: 01270 625663
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2010
Trust: The Cornovii Trust
Sponsor: Alsager Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Paul Whitehead
Capacity: 1350
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1417 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.2%

Location and administration

URN: 136279
DfE Number: 895/4220
UKPRN: 10031374
UPRN: 100012602151
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire East (E06000049)
Constituency: Crewe and Nantwich (E14001185)
Electoral Ward: Nantwich South and Stapeley (E05008643)

Easting & Northing: 365621E, 351154N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 3' 25.79" N 2° 30' 51.32" W
Plus Code: 9C5V3F4P+V7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Alison Ashley - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2027.
  • Mrs Rachel Bolton - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 31 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 January 2027.
  • Mrs Suzanne Cliffe - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Mrs Mary Hennessy Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 December 2028.
  • Mrs Jo Hillman - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 January 2027.
  • Mr Les Hodgkison - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 June 2029.
  • Dr Karl Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2026.
  • Mr Tim Marsden - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2026.
  • Mr Andy Moore - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 June 2026.
  • Mrs Su Turner - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 December 2026.
  • Mr Paul Whitehead - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).