Great Sankey Primary School

URN: 144798 • Warrington WA5 1SB

Overview

Name
Great Sankey Primary School
URN
144798
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lisa Wilding (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01925728176
Website
Visit
Address
Great Sankey Primary School, Warrington WA5 1SB

Summary

Great Sankey Primary School, located in Warrington, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 348 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 315. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education, consistently achieving academic results above local and national averages. Emphasising a holistic approach, Great Sankey prioritises personal growth and wellbeing alongside academic excellence.

The school offers a rich programme of extracurricular activities, allowing children to explore various interests and develop essential life skills. With well-equipped outdoor spaces, students are encouraged to engage in creative and physical activities that promote a healthy lifestyle. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its core values: honesty, acceptance, responsibility, resilience, and kindness, which are integrated into daily learning and interactions.

Great Sankey Primary fosters strong relationships with families, governors, and the wider community, aiming to create a supportive environment where every child can thrive. The school invites prospective families to attend open events to experience its vibrant community and educational offerings firsthand.

Key details

LA
Warrington
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
315
Pupils
348
Boys
168
Girls
180
FSM %
12.10
Open date
2017-06-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-09-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 348 168 180 315 12.10
2024-09-11 354 173 181 315 11.80
2023-09-11 347 179 168 315 10.40
2022-09-11 347 179 168 315 10.40
2021-09-11 346 173 173 315 9.70
2020-09-11 346 180 166 315 9.20

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