Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Tarporley (Cheshire East).
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
A Caring Christian Family Where We Grow Together at the heart of everything is a personalised approach to each unique individual as part of our Christian Community. The strong family ethos ensures that all children and staff feel valued, respected and grow in self-confidence. Enthusiastic and caring staff with high expectations, demonstrate care of the whole child.
Through God's guidance we encourage each and every child to let their light shine. At Bunbury Aldersey we aim to give children a Primary Education they will never forget, rich with diverse opportunites and experiences set within a Christian context. We are very proud of our school and its family ethos - underpinned by Christian Values.
Bunbury is a single form entry primary school serving the parish and community of Bunbury. Our school is family and community orientated. We have good relationships with our families and our local church. In 2017 we have been part of the Rural Church Schools Academy Trust which provided us with a strong, collaborative supportive network based on Christian Values.
From April 2025 RCSAT transferred into Chester Diocese Academy Trust providing us with a larger supportive network and strong collaborative practice based on Christian Values.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Music
- Place2Be
- Attachment Aware Schools
- Forest School
- Restorative Practice
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- International School AwardRecognised award
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 143155
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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 East
- Constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Vanessa Greenbury | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betony Burrows | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Cath Smith | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Natalie Berrington | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Stuart Keltie | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Susi Waddington | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Rev Tim Hayward | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jen Yates | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Nicola Badger | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2016 |
| Mrs Collette Walker Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
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