Whirley Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Whirley Primary School
Address: Whirley Road, Broken Cross
Town/City: Macclesfield
County: Cheshire
Postcode: SK10 3JL
Telephone Number: 01625 783815
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Halliard Trust
Sponsor: Halliard Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Karen Whalley
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 212 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.7%

Location and administration

URN: 140598
DfE Number: 895/2340
UKPRN: 10044805
UPRN: 100012774174
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire East (E06000049)
Constituency: Macclesfield (E14001347)
Electoral Ward: Broken Cross and Upton (E05008615)

Easting & Northing: 388568E, 374140N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 15' 53.17" N 2° 10' 21.77" W
Plus Code: 9C5V7R7G+WW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Sian Aryee - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 November 2028.
  • Mrs Lisa Campbell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 October 2025.
  • Mr Michael Carew - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Rachel Day - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Headteacher Amanda Edwards - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 August 2025.
  • Mr Dick Emery - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2029.
  • Mr Craig Holland - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Matthew Salmon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Chris Wainer - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2029.
  • Mr Peter Walsh - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 June 2026.
  • Mrs Karen Whalley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).