Huxley CofE Primary School
Academy sponsor led 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
The original school was built in 1853. However, the school has benefited from a number of major building projects and additional resources over the years: We have worked hard to ensure our pupils feel Safe , Secure and Understood at Huxley. As part of this, please could you ensure that you have read this guide prior to visiting our 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.- Archery
- Lego
- Mindfulness
- Sewing
- Tennis
- Zones of Regulation
- Restorative Practice
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
2 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
Key facts
- URN
- 150475
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 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 (6 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Emily Dickinson | Chair of Local Governing Body | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Gail Webb Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Fielding | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Claire Garner | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Sarah Atkinson | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Reverend Laura Rhodes | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Rachel Gourley | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Gail Webb Former | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Emily Dickinson Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · 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