Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Tarporley (Cheshire West and Chester).
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
In our prospectus you can find a more detailed description of the school.
The map at the bottom of this page shows our catchment area, although children also attend the school from outside this area. - a place where every child is safe - a place where every person is valued and respected - a place where all efforts and achievements are celebrated - a place where we encourage everyone to make healthy life choices - a place where everyone is encouraged to make a positive contribution Our mission statement is: 'Be the best you can be'
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Coding
- Computing
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Swimming
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Food for LifeRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 111281
- 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
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Julia Tillotson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sandra Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Stephen Bell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rachael Goodwin | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Paul Rossington | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Matt Denton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Liz Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Katie Pierce | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Claire Entwistle | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rev Adam Friend | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2021 |
| Mr Paul Hudson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2005 · until 2030 |
| Mr Julian Osbourne Osbourne | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 1925 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Smith Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · 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