The Berkeley Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Berkeley Academy
Address: Laidon Avenue, Wistaston
Town/City: Crewe
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CW2 6RU
Telephone Number: 01270 845726
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Chancery Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Louise Gohr
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 456 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 109% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.4%

Location and administration

URN: 142235
DfE Number: 895/2291
UKPRN: 10053727
UPRN: 100012823640
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire East (E06000049)
Constituency: Crewe and Nantwich (E14001185)
Electoral Ward: Willaston and Rope (E05008654)

Easting & Northing: 369568E, 353165N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 4' 31.73" N 2° 27' 20.01" W
Plus Code: 9C5V3GGV+5Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Gillian Barker - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 October 2020 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
  • Charlotte Blake - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2030.
  • Mrs Rachel Louise Bridgett - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 February 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Louise Gohr - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Tanya Houghton-Heath - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Gary McDougall - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 March 2028.
  • Rachel Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Lynne Rowland - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 March 2028.
  • Mrs Helen Sehne - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 September 2029.
  • Natasha Waters - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 March 2026.