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Murdishaw West Community Primary School

Barnfield Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 6EP
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Murdishaw West Community Primary School
Runcorn, WA7 6EP
132 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
68.20% FSM %
70 Boys
62 Girls
About Murdishaw West Community Primary School

Murdishaw West Community Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Runcorn, Halton, 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 132 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Vanessa Edwards.

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 Halton
Region North West
Administrative District Halton
Parliamentary Constituency Runcorn and Helsby
Ward Norton South & Preston Brook
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 10077289
URN 111174
Data Last Updated 26-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Derek Cox Chair of Governors 27/03/2024 20/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Vanessa Edwards Governor 31/08/2022 31/08/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Reina Fazackerley Governor 21/11/2024 20/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Jones Governor 23/11/2022 23/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Marisa Knowles Governor 03/03/2019 20/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hayley Lander Governor 25/11/2022 25/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Sharon Liversey Governor 18/05/2023 17/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Phillips Governor 30/10/2018 30/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Claire Williams Governor 25/11/2022 25/11/2026 Elected by parents
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0.37 km • Runcorn
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0.39 km • Runcorn
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0.45 km • Runcorn
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1.04 km • Runcorn
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St Berteline's CofE Primary School
1.12 km • Runcorn
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Frequently Asked Questions
Murdishaw West Community Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Runcorn, Halton.
Murdishaw West Community Primary School has 132 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Murdishaw West Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Murdishaw West Community Primary School is Mrs Vanessa Edwards.
Murdishaw West Community Primary School is at Barnfield Avenue, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6EP, in the Halton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Murdishaw West Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Murdishaw West Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Vanessa Edwards
Barnfield Avenue, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6EP
01928711254
www.mwcp.co.uk
Location
WA7 6EP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 111174
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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