St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Address: Castlefields Avenue South
Town/City: Runcorn
County: Cheshire
Postcode: WA7 2NR
Telephone Number: 01928 565995
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Chester Diocesan Academies Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Chester

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Tainsh
Capacity: 245
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 184 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 75% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 47.3%

Location and administration

URN: 150879
DfE Number: 876/3506
UKPRN: 10095240
UPRN: 10010612910
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Halton (E06000006)
Constituency: Runcorn and Helsby (E14001455)
Electoral Ward: Halton Castle (E05013179)
Diocese: CE09(Diocese of Chester)

Easting & Northing: 354061E, 381819N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 19' 54.9" N 2° 41' 28.11" W
Plus Code: 9C5V88J5+QG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Julie Curtis - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 November 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Finch - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 April 2030.
  • Mrs Anna Hurst - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 September 2026.
  • Mrs Anna Hurst - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 March 2028.
  • Mrs Rebecca Melia - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 June 2026.
  • Rev Simon Skidmore - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 June 2028.
  • Mrs Rachel Tainsh - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Sharon Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Natalie Whittall - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 October 2030.
  • Antoinette Woodhead - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Mrs Theresa Worrall - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2026.
  • Mrs Theresa Worrall - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 May 2027.