Great Sankey High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Great Sankey High School
Address: Barrow Hall Lane, Great Sankey
Town/City: Warrington
County: Cheshire
Postcode: WA5 3AA
Telephone Number: 01925 724118
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Omega Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: Omega Multi-Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Dan Whieldon
Capacity: 2175
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 2051 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.6%

Location and administration

URN: 139152
DfE Number: 877/4206
UKPRN: 10040008
UPRN: 100012828929
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Warrington (E06000007)
Constituency: Warrington South (E14001565)
Electoral Ward: Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall (E05011032)

Easting & Northing: 356152E, 389463N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 24' 2.87" N 2° 39' 38.91" W
Plus Code: 9C5VC82Q+8M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Nicola Farley - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2029.
  • Ms Karen Fullerton - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 June 2030.
  • Mrs Suzanne Lyn Giles - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 December 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 December 2026.
  • Mrs Alison Hales - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 March 2026.
  • Ms Felicity Hannah - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 October 2028.
  • Ms Gillian Magowan - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Mr David McClelland - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2027.
  • Mr John Morris - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 September 2026.
  • Miss Danielle Preston - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 January 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 January 2030.
  • Mr Matthew James Rutter - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 June 2027.
  • Mr Stuart Ryder - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2028.
  • Mrs Katie Whitmore - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 February 2028.