Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Address: Old Wrexham Road, Handbridge
Town/City: Chester
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CH4 7HS
Telephone Number: 01244 267525
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2025
Trust: Chester Diocesan Academies Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Chester

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Emma Drew
Capacity: 444
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 447 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.8%

Location and administration

URN: 150917
DfE Number: 896/3172
UKPRN: 10095215
UPRN: 100012571557
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (E06000050)
Constituency: Chester South and Eddisbury (E14001164)
Electoral Ward: Handbridge Park (E05012218)
Diocese: CE09(Diocese of Chester)

Easting & Northing: 340561E, 365041N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 10' 47.19" N 2° 53' 26.49" W
Plus Code: 9C5V54H5+WP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Khaoula Boughdiri - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 December 2027.
  • Sharon Broughton - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 December 2027.
  • Emma Drew - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Rev Antony Dutton - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 January 2029.
  • Ms Sheila Edwards - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 June 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 June 2028.
  • Mr Robert Fenton - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 14 January 2028.
  • Mrs Susan Fryer - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 February 2030.
  • Laura Gregory - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2021 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 26 September 2029.
  • Mr Paul Kidley - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 27 November 2030.
  • Joanne Lewis-Palmer - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Maoudis - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 11 September 2028.
  • Rebecca Shimmin - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 May 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 15 May 2030.