Norley Church of England Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Frodsham (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 experience confirms that 'happy hearts and enquiring minds' underpin educational progression and achievement and also the social, emotional and spiritual well-being of all the children who come to our school.
Our aim then, is to provide a stimulating and happy environment which fosters positive attitudes and enquiring minds and where children can grow socially, spiritually, emotionally and academically. We want to promote in our children qualities of independence, self discipline and respect for others.
Our goal is to provide an environment in which every child can achieve academic success in all areas of the curriculum, enjoy learning and develop a strong sense of self-worth in keeping with our ethos as a Church school. Certainly, we are committed to getting the best from every child - as reflected in our vision statement.
Our school community six Christian Values to study over the year so we gain an deep understanding of them. We look at one each half term. This is the focus of our weekly collective worship and a class focus. Below are some sheets to share at home, this will support the work we are doing in school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
14 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Badminton
- Choir
- Cricket
- Dance
- Drama
- Film Club
- Football
- Lego
- Mindfulness
- Music
- Tennis
- Yoga
- Forest School
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 150463
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2024
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Paul Corbishley | Chair of Local Governing Body | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revd Margaret Byrne | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Gemma Luther | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Deryn O'Connor | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Darren Crawford | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jennifer Burrell | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Liz Rodliffe | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Felicity Taylor | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Vanessa Duffy | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Helen Kelly | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2013 |
| Rev Susan Levitt Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · 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