Childer Thornton Primary School
URN: 111083 • Ellesmere Port CH66 1QY
Overview
- Name
- Childer Thornton Primary School
- URN
- 111083
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephanie Raynor (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- New School Lane, Ellesmere Port CH66 1QY
Summary
Childer Thornton Primary School, located in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 247 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 236. The school is committed to providing high-quality teaching in a supportive and enriching environment, where each child is valued as an individual. The ethos promotes safety, creativity, and high expectations, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to positively impact their communities.
The curriculum at Childer Thornton emphasizes a well-rounded education, with a focus on history that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of identity. The school encourages pupils to engage with their past and develop empathy and understanding of the world around them, preparing them to become responsible citizens.
In addition to academic offerings, Childer Thornton provides wraparound care, including breakfast and after-school clubs, and a variety of extracurricular activities that change each term. The school actively invites families considering a Reception place for September 2026 to visit and learn more about its vibrant learning community.
The curriculum at Childer Thornton emphasizes a well-rounded education, with a focus on history that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of identity. The school encourages pupils to engage with their past and develop empathy and understanding of the world around them, preparing them to become responsible citizens.
In addition to academic offerings, Childer Thornton provides wraparound care, including breakfast and after-school clubs, and a variety of extracurricular activities that change each term. The school actively invites families considering a Reception place for September 2026 to visit and learn more about its vibrant learning community.
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Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 247
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 133
- FSM %
- 1.20
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-04-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-03-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 247 | 114 | 133 | 236 | 1.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 247 | 114 | 133 | 236 | 1.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 247 | 114 | 133 | 236 | 1.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 247 | 114 | 133 | 236 | 1.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 247 | 114 | 133 | 236 | 1.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 247 | 114 | 133 | 236 | 1.20 |
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