Open Free School Primary Church of England Mixed

The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

Union Street, Chester, CH1 1QP
Part of: NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED (Multi-academy trust)
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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Chester, CH1 1QP
196 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
13.30% FSM %
93 Boys
103 Girls
About The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy is a Primary Free Schools serving Chester and the surrounding area in Cheshire West and Chester with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 196 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Karen Rodgers.

Information on The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free 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 Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
Opened 01-12-2018
UKPRN 10082085
URN 146779
Data Last Updated 19-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Mark Harnden Chair of Local Governing Body 25/03/2024 24/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Botham Local Governor 06/09/2023 05/09/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Charlotte Gill Local Governor 22/05/2023 21/05/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Katrina Kerr Local Governor 09/02/2021 23/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Northrop Local Governor 11/11/2024 10/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Karen Rodgers Local Governor 01/06/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Emma Simpson Local Governor 01/12/2022 01/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Cat Stinson Local Governor 11/11/2024 10/11/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Abbey School for Exceptional Children
0.51 km •
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Chester International School
0.55 km • Chester
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Queen's Park High School
0.72 km • Chester
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The Queen's School
0.88 km • Chester
Other
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
0.89 km • Chester
Other
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
1.17 km • Chester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester.
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy has 196 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy is Mrs Karen Rodgers.
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy is at Union Street, Chester, Chester, CH1 1QP, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Karen Rodgers
Union Street, Chester, Chester, CH1 1QP
01244569560
www.grosvenorparkacademy.org.uk
Location
CH1 1QP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146779
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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