Penketh Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Penketh Primary School
Address: Coniston Avenue, Penketh
Town/City: Warrington
County: Cheshire
Postcode: WA5 2QY
Telephone Number: 01925 723719
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Warrington Primary Academy Trust
Sponsor: Warrington Primary Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Rachel Burke
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 207 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.7%

Location and administration

URN: 143072
DfE Number: 877/2722
UKPRN: 10057451
UPRN: 200000970484
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Warrington (E06000007)
Constituency: Warrington South (E14001565)
Electoral Ward: Penketh and Cuerdley (E05011039)

Easting & Northing: 355973E, 387860N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 23' 10.95" N 2° 39' 47.79" W
Plus Code: 9C5V98PP+HM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Rachel Atherton - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2026.
  • Dr Rachel Burke - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Julie Cahill - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 April 2027.
  • Mrs Marie Darlington - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Joanna Hancock - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Miss Linda Humphries - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 May 2027.
  • Mrs Gail Marks - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 November 2028.
  • Mrs Gemma McNicholas - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2030.
  • Mrs Rebecca Purcell - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 April 2027.
  • Mr Gavin Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2030.