Open State Primary Mixed

J H Godwin Primary School

Melbourne Road, Chester, CH1 5JG
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J H Godwin Primary School
Chester, CH1 5JG
168 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
38.70% FSM %
82 Boys
86 Girls
About J H Godwin Primary School

J H Godwin Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 168 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Lorraine Cartledge.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
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 Blacon
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
UKPRN 10077846
URN 110983
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Martin Brannan Chair of Governors 15/11/2023 14/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Judith Alix Governor 12/03/2024 11/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Julie Anderson Governor 27/11/2018 31/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Tiffany-Fifi Cartwright Governor 23/01/2024 05/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Rebekah Garner Governor 25/11/2025 24/11/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Rebecca Hamilton-Adams Governor 12/03/2024 11/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nicholas Harrison Governor 26/03/2019 25/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Janet Myers Governor 23/03/2025 24/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Katie Skingsley Governor 15/12/2023 14/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Wallbanks Governor 12/03/2024 20/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
J H Godwin Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester.
J H Godwin Primary School has 168 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
J H Godwin Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at J H Godwin Primary School is Mrs Lorraine Cartledge.
J H Godwin Primary School is at Melbourne Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5JG, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at J H Godwin Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
J H Godwin Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lorraine Cartledge
Melbourne Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5JG
01244259666
www.jhgodwin.cheshire.sch.uk/
Location
CH1 5JG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 110983
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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