Penketh South Community Primary School
School Name: Penketh South Community Primary School Address: Finlay Avenue, Penketh Town/City: Warrington County: Cheshire Postcode: WA5 2PN Telephone Number: 01925 726558 Website: http://penkethsouthcp.co.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 2-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2018 Trust: The Challenge Academy Trust Sponsor: The Challenge Academy Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Lawton
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 230 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 110% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.1%
URN: 145710
DfE Number: 877/2426
UKPRN: 10067301
UPRN: 200000970933
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Warrington (E06000007)
Constituency: Warrington South (E14001565)
Electoral Ward: Penketh and Cuerdley (E05011039)
Easting & Northing: 356496E, 387213N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 22' 50.17" N 2° 39' 19.16" W
Plus Code: 9C5V98JV+6V
DfE Record: View record
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- Ms Carla Bonner - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2028.
- Mrs Kathryn Bullivant - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 April 2018 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 April 2026.
- Mr Simon Carroll - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2028.
- Mrs Emma Chu - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 November 2029.
- Mr Steven Hennessey - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 May 2030.
- Mrs Claire Lawton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Pamela Lucido - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2028.
- Amy Newby - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
- Mrs Claire Roper - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2014 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 February 2030.
- Mr Jake Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 November 2029.
- Mr Jake Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 November 2025.
- Mrs Carolyn Williams - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 June 2015 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 June 2027.