Whiston Willis Primary Academy
School Name: Whiston Willis Primary Academy Address: Milton Avenue, Whiston, Milton Avenue Town/City: Prescot County: Merseyside Postcode: L35 2XY Telephone Number: 0151 477 8270 Website: www.whistonwillis.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2018 Trust: Wade Deacon Trust Sponsor: Wade Deacon Trust
Headteacher: Mr Ian Cooper
Capacity: 353
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 419 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 119% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33.7%
URN: 145613
DfE Number: 340/2021
UKPRN: 10067549
UPRN: 40029500
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Knowsley (E08000011)
Constituency: St Helens South and Whiston (E14001510)
Electoral Ward: Whiston and Cronton (E05010948)
Easting & Northing: 347351E, 391311N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 24' 59.77" N 2° 47' 36.5" W
Plus Code: 9C5VC684+JJ
DfE Record: View record
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- Headteacher Ian Cooper - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Paul M McEwan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
- Zoe McLeod - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 November 2028.
- Megan Osbourne - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
- Mrs Rachel Pender - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 February 2029.
- Mrs Paulette Steele - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 October 2027.
- Mr Liam Wong - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 October 2028.