Broomfields Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Broomfields Junior School
Address: Bridge Lane, Appleton
Town/City: Warrington
County: Cheshire
Postcode: WA4 3AH
Telephone Number: 01925 265297
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: The Challenge Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Challenge Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Morris Brown
Capacity: 390
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 323 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.4%

Location and administration

URN: 147637
DfE Number: 877/2300
UKPRN: 10085000
UPRN: 200000976601
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Warrington (E06000007)
Constituency: Warrington South (E14001565)
Electoral Ward: Appleton (E05011024)

Easting & Northing: 362246E, 385268N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 21' 48.83" N 2° 34' 7.16" W
Plus Code: 9C5V9C7J+CG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Annie Devaux - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 October 2028.
  • Mr James Edwards - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Miss Helena Griffiths - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 February 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Hennessey - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Dr Fergus Henry Andrew Laing - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 21 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 June 2027.
  • Mr Paul Larder - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Dr Elizabeth Malone - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Mrs Rachel Morris Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Derek Mark Owen - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 April 2029.
  • Mrs Helen Plant - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2016 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 April 2028.
  • Mrs Claire Robertson - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 February 2026.
  • Ms Cathryn Sloan - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2028.
  • Ms Michaela Stachini - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Mr Richie Sutherland - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2026.