Wargrave CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Newton-le-Willows (St. Helens).
Location
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Wargrave Church of England Primary & Nursery School "I am the way, the truth and the life" (John 14:6) It is important at Wargrave to therefore be truthful, in the image of Christ. Friendship: Jesus valued friendship in others; there are 140 references to friends and friendship in the Bible! Respect: the second greatest commandment teaches us about respect.
It is woven into the Old Testament (Leviticus) and the New Testament (gospels): At Wargrave, we have adopted 'I am...' throughout the school as character-building for our pupils. In the Bible, when Jesus explained his character to others within the gospels, he used 7 different ways, all beginning with 'I am...'.
We want children at Wargrave to grow, seeing the characteristics of Christ within themselves. We have also recognised that our children, as they grow, will need to think aspirationally in order to reach their full potential; therefore, as a universal language, we also use 'I am...' to harness their talents ("I am a historian" etc) and pursue their future selves.
Being a Christian involves following the example set by Jesus Christ.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Coding
- Computing
- Creative Writing
- Football
- Minecraft
- Music
- Yoga
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 104787
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Constituency
- St Helens North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andy Hargreaves | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Terri Ellis | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rachel Fisher | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rachel Hollman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Louise Tuck | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Revd Dr Chris Stafford | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Councillor Dave Banks | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2002 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Stuart Camps Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Susan Felton-Smith Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Andy Hargreaves Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
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