Childwall Sports & Science Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Childwall Sports & Science Academy
Address: Queen's Drive
Town/City: Liverpool
County: Merseyside
Postcode: L15 6XZ
Telephone Number: 0151 722 1561
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Lydiate Learning Trust
Sponsor: Lydiate Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Dr Dr Alex Thomas - Head Of School Ms Janette Vincent - Executive Headteacher
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1049 (61% boys & 39% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 46.5%

Location and administration

URN: 138787
DfE Number: 341/4001
UKPRN: 10038881
UPRN: 38293238
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Liverpool (E08000012)
Constituency: Liverpool Wavertree (E14001340)
Electoral Ward: Wavertree Garden Suburb (E05015334)

Easting & Northing: 340287E, 389520N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 23' 59.11" N 2° 53' 57.85" W
Plus Code: 9C5V94X2+W6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Marnie Blackman-Cook - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Matthew Brady - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
  • Eleanor Cassidy - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2029.
  • Roanne Clements - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 November 2025.
  • Matt Douglas - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Paula Hendry - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 May 2030.
  • Kate Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 September 2027.
  • Cerys King - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mike Rice - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2029.
  • Mike Rice - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2029.
  • Victoria Sumner - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 April 2029.
  • Alex Thomas - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Janette Vincent - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Frank Viola - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Frank Walsh - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2028.