Chesterfield High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Chesterfield High School
Address: Chesterfield Road, Crosby
Town/City: Liverpool
County: Merseyside
Postcode: L23 9YB
Telephone Number: 0151 924 6454
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Mersey View Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jon Lawes
Capacity: 1326
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1692 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 128% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.6%

Location and administration

URN: 137514
DfE Number: 343/4105
UKPRN: 10035501
UPRN: 41017746
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Sefton (E08000014)
Constituency: Sefton Central (E14001463)
Electoral Ward: Thornton & Hightown (E05016345)

Easting & Northing: 333448E, 399885N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 29' 31.5" N 3° 0' 15.98" W
Plus Code: 9C5RFXRW+R6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School (0.4km)
  2. Forefield Junior School (0.4km)
  3. St William of York Catholic Primary School (0.5km)
  4. Newfield School (0.6km)
  5. Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit (0.7km)
  6. Great Crosby Catholic Primary School (1.0km)
  7. Holy Family Catholic High School (1.0km)
  8. Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School (1.1km)
  9. Waterside Academy (1.1km)
  10. Crosby High School (1.2km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Helen Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Gayle Court - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2026.
  • Jacqueline Crampton - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2026.
  • Jayne Donoghue - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Mr Mark Grieve - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 December 2027.
  • Mr Jonathan Lawes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Stephanie Leach - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2029.
  • Mrs Louise Merrin - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 November 2025.
  • Rachel Newman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Miss Amanda Parker - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 June 2026.
  • Dr Suzanne Parr - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 December 2027.
  • Mr Thomas Wafer - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 May 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 May 2027.
  • Mr David Wright - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 March 2027.