Acton Church of England Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Acton Church of England Primary Academy
Address: Chester Road, Acton
Town/City: Nantwich
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CW5 8LG
Telephone Number: 01270 918350
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: North West Academies Trust Limited
Sponsor: North West Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Chris Priddey
Capacity: 178
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 195 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 110% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.8%

Location and administration

URN: 143159
DfE Number: 895/3139
UKPRN: 10057526
UPRN: 100012824051
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire East (E06000049)
Constituency: Chester South and Eddisbury (E14001164)
Electoral Ward: Bunbury (E05008616)
Diocese: CE09(Diocese of Chester)

Easting & Northing: 363233E, 353243N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 4' 32.81" N 2° 33' 0.44" W
Plus Code: 9C5V3CGX+8X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mat Ashmore - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 April 2029.
  • Ms Amy Bennett - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Paul Bleasdale - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 January 2027.
  • Mr Thomas Doyle - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 October 2027.
  • Mr Jack Hollinrake - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Tim Kirk - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 March 2029.
  • Philip Percival - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Chris Priddey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Luke Ralphs - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mrs Aimee Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2025.
  • Lloyd Thomas - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 May 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2029.