Open Other Primary Church of England Mixed

Acton Church of England Primary Academy

Chester Road, Nantwich, CW5 8LG
Part of: NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED (Multi-academy trust)
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Acton Church of England Primary Academy
Nantwich, CW5 8LG
176 Pupils
178 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
7.40% FSM %
98 Boys
78 Girls
About Acton Church of England Primary Academy

Acton Church of England Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Nantwich, Cheshire East, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 176 pupils on roll. School capacity: 178. Current headteacher: Chris Priddey.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cheshire East
Region North West
Administrative District Cheshire East
Parliamentary Constituency Chester South and Eddisbury
Ward Bunbury
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
Opened 01-09-2016
UKPRN 10057526
URN 143159
Data Last Updated 13-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Lloyd Thomas Chair of Local Governing Body 22/05/2021 21/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mat Ashmore Local Governor 28/04/2025 28/04/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Amy Bennett Local Governor 26/01/2023 25/01/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Paul Bleasdale Local Governor 26/01/2023 25/01/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Thomas Doyle Local Governor 24/10/2024 23/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jack Hollinrake Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
Philip Percival Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Chris Priddey Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Aimee Smith Local Governor 08/02/2024 27/11/2025 Elected by parents
Lloyd Thomas Local Governor 22/05/2021 21/05/2025 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Malbank School and Sixth Form College
1.26 km • Nantwich
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1.58 km • Nantwich
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Reaseheath College
1.83 km • Nantwich
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Nantwich Primary Academy
2.04 km • Nantwich
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School
2.68 km • Nantwich
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Highfields Academy
2.7 km • Nantwich
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Frequently Asked Questions
Acton Church of England Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Nantwich, Cheshire East.
Acton Church of England Primary Academy has 176 pupils, with a capacity of 178.
Acton Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Acton Church of England Primary Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Acton Church of England Primary Academy is Mr Chris Priddey.
Acton Church of England Primary Academy is at Chester Road, Acton, Nantwich, CW5 8LG, in the Cheshire East local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Acton Church of England Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Acton Church of England Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Chris Priddey
Chester Road, Acton, Nantwich, CW5 8LG
01270918350
www.actonceacademy.org.uk
Location
CW5 8LG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143159
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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