Sound and District Primary School
Community primary school in Nantwich (Cheshire East).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We provide the best start in life for every one of our children, provide support to their parents and carers whilst maintaining a presence in the local community. We are a friendly, caring and nurturing school with a family feel, where staff and children work together in an atmosphere of respect and trust, and where the individuality of every child is valued.
This is reflected in the comments received from parents. We believe that all children should be encouraged to fulfil their full potential intellectually, academically, creatively and emotionally and strive to ensure that our children develop high levels of self esteem and pride in their achievements, a love of learning and a sense of enquiry.
Furthermore, we believe that excellence is to be encouraged; from learning and playing together to setting high standards in our behaviour and conduct. This encapsulates our ethos.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
17 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Choir
- Computing
- Cricket
- Dance
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Music
- Netball
- Rounders
- Rugby
- Swimming
- Tennis
and 1 more
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 111074
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Anna Bates Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Dale | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Karen Porter | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Jamie Hull | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Becky Ratcliffe | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kirstina Dawn Booth | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Laura Minshall-Thomas | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2028 |
| Mr Kevin John Burt Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Hannah Barnet Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record