Vernon Primary School — Primary School in Poynton

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Vernon Primary School

Poynton, SK12 1NW

382 Pupils

350 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

4.50% FSM %

176 Boys

206 Girls

About Vernon Primary School

Vernon Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Cheshire East, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 382 pupils on roll. School capacity: 350. Current headteacher: Jo Carvell.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cheshire East or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Cheshire East
Region	North West
Administrative District	Cheshire East
Parliamentary Constituency	Macclesfield
Ward	Poynton East and Pott Shrigley
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Opened	01-01-2008
UKPRN	10072345
URN	135327
Data Last Updated	23-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Ashley Hickson	Chair of Governors	05/01/2023	04/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lynette Bowden	Governor	03/02/2022	02/02/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Joanne Carvell	Governor	01/01/2008	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Donna Davenport	Governor	22/01/2023	21/01/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Pauline Jones	Governor	05/02/2023	04/02/2027	Appointed by LA
Prof Richard Jones	Governor	05/02/2023	04/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tajinder Juss	Governor	01/09/2022	01/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lauren Mowat	Governor	02/03/2023	03/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen O'Sullivan	Governor	05/02/2023	04/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robin Richards	Governor	05/02/2023	04/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate Wood	Governor	19/04/2024	18/04/2028	Elected by parents
Mr James Woodham	Governor	23/05/2017	22/05/2025	Appointed by GB/board