St Martin's Academy Chester
School Name: St Martin's Academy Chester Address: 91 Hoole Road Town/City: Chester County: Cheshire Postcode: CH2 3NG Telephone Number: 01244 566166 Website: https://stmartinsacademychester.co.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Free schools Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2013 Trust: North West Academies Trust Limited Sponsor: North West Academies Trust
Headteacher: Ms Wenda Smith
Capacity: 182
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 177 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.1%
URN: 139377
DfE Number: 896/2000
UKPRN: 10040747
UPRN: 100012568767
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (E06000050)
Constituency: Chester North and Neston (E14001163)
Electoral Ward: Newton & Hoole (E05012228)
Easting & Northing: 341860E, 367494N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 12' 7.07" N 2° 52' 18.14" W
Plus Code: 9C5V642H+Q8
DfE Record: View record
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- Dr Lesley Appleton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2014 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 November 2026.
- Mr Nick Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 November 2026.
- Mrs Kay Cook - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 November 2026.
- Miss Wenda Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Jennifer Vaughan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
- Ms Kate Vaughan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2013 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 November 2026.
- Mr Adrian Walmsley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2013 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 November 2026.