Childer Thornton Primary School — Primary School in Ellesmere Port

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Childer Thornton Primary School

Ellesmere Port, CH66 1QY

242 Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

8.40% FSM %

129 Boys

113 Girls

About Childer Thornton Primary School

Childer Thornton Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 242 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Hannah Yarranton.

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 West and Chester
Region	North West
Administrative District	Cheshire West and Chester
Parliamentary Constituency	Chester North and Neston
Ward	Willaston & Thornton
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	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	CONCORDIA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-05-2018
UKPRN	10064003
URN	144529
Data Last Updated	25-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Alan Brown	Chair of Local Governing Body	05/03/2020	13/11/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Belen Campbell	Chair of Local Governing Body	14/11/2025	04/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Nicola Stewart	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/03/2022	—	N/A
Mrs Dionne Cairns	Local Governor	10/02/2022	09/02/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Belen Campbell	Local Governor	05/03/2020	13/11/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Sam Fenwick	Local Governor	25/09/2018	24/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Jen McManus	Local Governor	24/09/2024	23/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Katie Smith	Local Governor	26/09/2024	25/09/2028	Elected by school staff
Cerys Walker	Local Governor	17/02/2025	16/02/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Hannah Yarranton	Local Governor	19/09/2018	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

Schools Nearby

Rossmore School

0.97 km • Ellesmere Port

Other

Little Sutton C of E Primary School

1.12 km • Ellesmere Port

Other

St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School

1.53 km • Ellesmere Port

Other

Sutton Green Primary School

1.64 km • Ellesmere Port

Other

Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School

1.81 km • Ellesmere Port

Other

Rivacre Valley Primary School

1.82 km • Ellesmere Port

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Childer Thornton Primary School?

Childer Thornton Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester.

How many pupils does Childer Thornton Primary School have?

Childer Thornton Primary School has 242 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Childer Thornton Primary School?

Childer Thornton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Who is the headteacher at Childer Thornton Primary School?

The Headteacher at Childer Thornton Primary School is Mrs Hannah Yarranton.

Where is Childer Thornton Primary School located?

Childer Thornton Primary School is at New School Lane, Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1QY, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority, North West.

Does Childer Thornton Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Childer Thornton Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Childer Thornton Primary School currently open?

Childer Thornton Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Hannah Yarranton

New School Lane, Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1QY

01512944737

www.childerthorntonprimary.com

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 144529

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026