Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School — Primary School in Chester

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Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School

Chester, CH3 6EG

114 Pupils

112 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

5.00% FSM %

58 Boys

56 Girls

About Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School

Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Cheshire West and Chester, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 114 pupils on roll. School capacity: 112. Current headteacher: Suzanne Dawson.

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	Voluntary aided 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 South and Eddisbury
Ward	Farndon
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	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10075902
URN	111350
Data Last Updated	11-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Catherine Fairclough	Chair of Governors	01/09/2021	08/12/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Rob Turner	Chair of Governors	08/12/2025	07/12/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Reverend Julian Beauchamp	Governor	03/11/2008	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Miss Menna Bellis	Governor	16/10/2025	15/10/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Margarert Buckler	Governor	11/12/2023	10/12/2027	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Suzanne Dawson	Governor	01/09/2016	01/09/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr William Harrop	Governor	01/11/2022	31/10/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Rhona Kettle	Governor	13/03/2023	12/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Chris Parkin	Governor	09/02/2023	08/02/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr William Stockton	Governor	01/11/2022	31/10/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Skevi Theophanous	Governor	12/09/2025	11/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Rob Turner	Governor	08/12/2025	08/12/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust

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0.24 km • Chester

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Eccleston CofE Primary School

3.26 km • Chester

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Christleton High School

3.39 km • Chester

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Christleton Primary School

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School?

Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester.

How many pupils does Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School have?

Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School has 114 pupils, with a capacity of 112.

What is the age range at Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School?

Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School a faith school?

Yes, Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School?

The Headteacher at Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School is Mrs Suzanne Dawson.

Where is Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School located?

Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School is at Saighton Lane, Saighton, Chester, CH3 6EG, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority, North West.

Does Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School currently open?

Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Suzanne Dawson

Saighton Lane, Saighton, Chester, CH3 6EG

01244335822

www.saightoncofeprimaryschool.co.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 111350

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026