St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Address: School Road, Orford
Town/City: Warrington
County: Cheshire
Postcode: WA2 9AD
Telephone Number: 01925 634207
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr C Metcalfe
Capacity: 476
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 460 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.5%

Location and administration

URN: 151981
DfE Number: 877/3304
UKPRN: 10098558
UPRN: 200000976058
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Warrington (E06000007)
Constituency: Warrington North (E14001564)
Electoral Ward: Orford (E05011038)
Diocese: CE22(Diocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 361374E, 390335N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 24' 32.56" N 2° 34' 56.57" W
Plus Code: 9C5VCC59+J2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Miss Chloe Allen - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 September 2029.
  • Mr Christopher Babington - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 January 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Ellis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Ann Elphick - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 December 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 December 2029.
  • Mr Robert Gibson - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 October 2028.
  • Mr Craig Andrew Hands - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 20 May 2030.
  • Mrs Joanne Hewson - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 17 June 2030.
  • Mrs Susan Kirby - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 20 May 2030.
  • Mr David Littlewood - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2021 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 25 January 2029.
  • Mr Christopher Metcalfe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2008 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • The Reverend Philippa Shaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 April 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 4 April 2029.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Shone - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2009 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 11 May 2029.
  • Mrs Gloria Warburton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 1997 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 29 August 2028.