St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Chester (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
Our school is a very special place, successful and full of creative energy. Our children are happy and thriving; they have fun and have a passion for learning. They spend their days within a community of love which ensures that their spiritual and learning journeys are thoughtfully planned with their best interests in mind.
At St Werburgh's and St Columba's we make sure that each child feels secure and confident in his or her school environment. Our school is based on the values of the Gospel and we hope this is clear to see in all areas of school life. "We follow in Jesus footsteps to love, learn and laugh."
We want children to develop to their full potential, spiritually, morally, physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually, within a safe, caring and happy school.
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.- Climbing
- Computing
- Mindfulness
- Music
- Choir
- Football
- Netball
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 111384
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Julie Coates | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sharon Daltrey Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2016 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Suzanne O'Regan | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Nichola Jevons | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Ms Nora Richardson | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Dr Leo Derici | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Anna Waters | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Marie Horan | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Miriam Riddell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Jake McCallum Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Carlotta Dunn Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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