Willaston CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Neston (Cheshire West and Chester).
Location
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Thank you for taking the time to visit our website! In my welcome, I aim to give you an insight to what makes our school a wonderful place to be part of. Willaston Church of England Primary School is a place where every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
Collectively, we aim to foster a compassionate and respectful environment for our children to flourish in their own unique ways. As a Church of England school, our Christian ethos resonates in everything we do.
In-line with our school vision, we are committed to quality learning in a positive and happy Christian atmosphere, where everyone within the school community is valued as an individual. A place where we expect those within our school community to, 'Treat others as you want them to treat you' (Matthew 7: 12-14).
As a Church of England School, we work in close collaboration with the Chester Diocesan Board of Education. We also pride ourselves with close links to our local church, Christ Church. We are blessed that we continue to strengthen these relationships.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 111245
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Richard Hinds | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rhian Innerd | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sophie Baty | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Julie Williams | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Bethan Lamb | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Gary Graham | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mr Jim Hilditch | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Christine Smith | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Graham Ridgway | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Anita Mitchell | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Emma Chapman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2016 · until 2028 |
| Mr Alex Hart Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Gary Graham Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Richard Howe Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · term ended 2025 |
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