Whitegate CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Northwich (Cheshire West and Chester).
Location
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With thankful hearts, we trust in God as we grow in his love which shines through us. We aim to live our faith and grow in wisdom. But the wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is also peaceful, gentle, and friendly; it is full of compassion and produces a harvest of good deeds; it is free from prejudice and hypocrisy.
(James 3:17) And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and people. (Luke 2:52) Whitegate Church of England Primary School is a vibrant, popular school, set in the picturesque Cheshire countryside. It is situated between the towns of Northwich and Winsford, both of which have historical links with the Cheshire Salt Industry.
Within walking distance of Vale Royal Abbey, adjacent to the River Weaver, the history of the village centres on the largest monastic church built, by the Cistercian Order, in England in 1270.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
16 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Coding
- Cricket
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Netball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Music
- Forest School
- No Outsiders
- Restorative Practice
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 111338
- Type
- Voluntary aided 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
- Mid Cheshire
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Teresa Finney | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ian Roberts | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Kevin Newsome | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Katie Jones | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Julie Webb | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Teresa Finney | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr James Bancroft | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Michael Heathcote | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ian Johnson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Revd Jane Millinchip | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Caroline Mackenzie | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2016 · until 2036 |
| Mr Ben Ireson Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Margaret Byrne Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Jennifer Marshall Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Canon Paul Dawson Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2019 · 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