Childer Thornton Primary School
School Name: Childer Thornton Primary School Address: New School Lane, Childer Thornton Town/City: Ellesmere Port County: Cheshire Postcode: CH66 1QY Telephone Number: 0151 294 4737 Website: http://www.childerthorntonprimary.com
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2018 Trust: Concordia Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Hannah Yarranton
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 246 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 117% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.5%
URN: 144529
DfE Number: 896/2234
UKPRN: 10064003
UPRN: 100012823157
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (E06000050)
Constituency: Chester North and Neston (E14001163)
Electoral Ward: Willaston & Thornton (E05012247)
Easting & Northing: 336638E, 377955N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 17' 43.39" N 2° 57' 7.04" W
Plus Code: 9C5V72WX+56
DfE Record: View record
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- Alan Brown - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 March 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2025.
- Mrs Dionne Cairns - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2030.
- Belen Campbell - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 March 2028.
- Belen Campbell - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2025.
- Dr Sam Fenwick - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2030.
- Elaine Humphreys - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2030.
- Jen McManus - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mark Reid - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 July 2030.
- Katie Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
- Nicola Stewart - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 March 2022.
- Cerys Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 February 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 16 February 2029.
- Hannah Yarranton - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).