Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy
Address: Belgrave Road
Town/City: Crewe
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CW2 7NH
Telephone Number: 01270 696810
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2025
Trust: Alexandra Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Mrs Justine Nurse
Capacity: 450
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 417 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.3%

Location and administration

URN: 150726
DfE Number: 895/3810
UKPRN: 10094751
UPRN: 100012600207
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire East (E06000049)
Constituency: Crewe and Nantwich (E14001185)
Electoral Ward: Crewe West (E05008625)

Easting & Northing: 369558E, 354875N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 5' 27.06" N 2° 27' 21.13" W
Plus Code: 9C5V3GRV+8M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools
Governors

  • Christopher Adlington - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 January 2029.
  • Kate Birchall - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 November 2028.
  • Robert Carlin - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 26 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 June 2026.
  • Mr Kevin Froggatt - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 28 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 June 2030.
  • Mr Thomas Hall - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 26 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 September 2029.
  • Andrea Kettle - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 November 2027.
  • Yvonne Lawson - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 28 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 June 2030.
  • Justine Nurse - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 January 2029.
  • Matt Powell - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 November 2025.
  • Barrie Richards - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 September 2025.
  • Mr Barrie Richards - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 14 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 September 2029.
  • Julie Sercombe - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 14 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 September 2029.
  • Mrs Julie Sercombe - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 September 2025.
  • Craig Simpson-Wells - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 February 2026.
  • Craig Simpson-Wells - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 24 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 February 2030.