Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery — Primary School in Northwich

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Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery

Northwich, CW9 7JL

383 Pupils

420 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

28.00% FSM %

185 Boys

198 Girls

About Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery

Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Cheshire West and Chester, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 383 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Andrew Ross.

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 West and Chester or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
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	Mid Cheshire
Ward	Rudheath
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	FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
Opened	01-04-2013
UKPRN	10040749
URN	139379
Data Last Updated	17-12-2025

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Robert Richmond	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/07/2021	01/07/2025	Appointed by LA
Mr Simon White	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/02/2024	01/02/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ansaf Blackmore	Local Governor	05/12/2023	03/07/2025	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Miss Gemma Bunkle	Local Governor	15/05/2023	15/05/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Nancy Cox	Local Governor	01/09/2023	01/09/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Neil Gleave	Local Governor	24/09/2025	23/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Eleanor Lewis	Local Governor	01/04/2023	31/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rebecca Matzen	Local Governor	22/10/2024	21/10/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Laura McNeil	Local Governor	05/02/2024	03/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Robert Richmond	Local Governor	30/06/2017	01/07/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kathryn Shaw	Local Governor	01/10/2025	30/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Rachel Waterman	Local Governor	13/10/2022	13/10/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust