Willaston Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Willaston Primary Academy
Address: Derwent Close, Willaston
Town/City: Nantwich
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CW5 6QQ
Telephone Number: 01270 661528
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Chancery Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Joanna Wright
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 251 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 120% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.8%

Location and administration

URN: 142236
DfE Number: 895/2223
UKPRN: 10053728
UPRN: 100012824064
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire East (E06000049)
Constituency: Crewe and Nantwich (E14001185)
Electoral Ward: Willaston and Rope (E05008654)

Easting & Northing: 367532E, 352710N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 4' 16.57" N 2° 29' 9.25" W
Plus Code: 9C5V3GC7+GJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Jade Beckles - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2026.
  • Mrs Sandy Bradshaw - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2027.
  • Mrs Sandy Bradshaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Toni Brookshaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Mrs Toni Brookshaw - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 21 March 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr Matt Ford - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 June 2026.
  • Mr Richard Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2027.
  • Dr Selina Hook - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 June 2029.
  • Emma Owen - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Rachael Rivers - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2030.
  • Emily Wallace - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 July 2030.
  • Mrs Elaine West - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 January 2030.
  • Mr Mark Whalley - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
  • Joanna Wright - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).