Co-Op Academy Hillside
School Name: Co-Op Academy Hillside Address: Ridgeview Road Town/City: Prenton County: Merseyside Postcode: CH43 9HG Telephone Number: 0151 677 9960 Website: https://hillside.coopacademies.co.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 2-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2023 Trust: The Co-Operative Academies Trust Sponsor: The Co-Operative Academies Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Jennie Hamer
Capacity: 260
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 177 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 68% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 47.8%
- SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
URN: 149838
DfE Number: 344/2279
UKPRN: 10092442
UPRN: 42140830
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wirral (E08000015)
Constituency: Birkenhead (E14001091)
Electoral Ward: Claughton (E05000959)
Easting & Northing: 328612E, 388149N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 23' 9.52" N 3° 4' 28.74" W
Plus Code: 9C5R9WPG+94
DfE Record: View record
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- Ms Amy Arthur - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 29 September 2026.
- Mrs Samantha Crockford - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 June 2030.
- Jennie Hamer - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Claire Henderson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 May 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 30 April 2027.
- Rebecca Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 March 2026.
- Ms Sophie Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 April 2027.
- Ms Gugulethu Masuku - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 May 2027.
- Mr Loti Nambombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 January 2026.
- Ms Lisa Wockenforth - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 April 2027.
- Mrs Danielle Wood - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 3 November 2025.