Widnes Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in Widnes (Halton).
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
Welcome to Widnes Academy! We hope this website provides you with an insight into the rich and diverse opportunities that our pupils experience while they are with us. At Widnes Academy, we take immense pride in fostering an environment where every student is encouraged to thrive both academically and personally.
Our dedicated team of staff is entirely committed to ensuring that each child receives a high-quality education tailored specifically to meet their individual needs. We understand that every student is unique, and we embrace their differences, providing the support necessary for them to flourish.
The ethos of Widnes Academy is built upon key values — respect, responsibility, and resilience. We are keen to instil these principles in our students every single day.
We believe that by nurturing these qualities, we are not only preparing our young people for academic success but also equipping them with the essential life skills they need to navigate their future confidently. Our aim is to create well-rounded individuals who understand the importance of contributing positively to society.
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
- Climbing
- Computing
- Cooking
- Dodgeball
- Drama
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Mindfulness
- Music
- Netball
- Rugby
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Textiles
- Maths No Problem
and 1 more
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
- School Games Mark BronzeSport
- Wellbeing Award for SchoolsRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 141538
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Halton
- Constituency
- Widnes and Halewood
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2015
Governing body (5 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Jane Dowd | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Emily Shaw | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Anna Myles | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Adele Davie | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Laura Kirchin | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Chris Fone Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Gregory Sharples Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Lyndsey Tiernan Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
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