Whiston Willis Primary Academy — Primary School in Prescot

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Whiston Willis Primary Academy

Prescot, L35 2XY

391 Pupils

353 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

38.20% FSM %

204 Boys

187 Girls

About Whiston Willis Primary Academy

Whiston Willis Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Prescot, Knowsley, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 391 pupils on roll. School capacity: 353. Current headteacher: IAN COOPER.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Knowsley
Region	North West
Administrative District	Knowsley
Parliamentary Constituency	St Helens South and Whiston
Ward	Whiston and Cronton
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	WADE DEACON TRUST
Opened	01-05-2018
UKPRN	10067549
URN	145613
Data Last Updated	03-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Headteacher IAN COOPER	Local Governor	01/09/2015	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Paul McEwan	Local Governor	01/04/2025	01/04/2029	Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust
ZOE McLEOD	Local Governor	22/11/2020	22/11/2028	Elected by parents
MEGAN OSBOURNE	Local Governor	13/10/2024	13/10/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachel Pender	Local Governor	12/02/2025	12/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Paulette Steele	Local Governor	03/10/2023	03/10/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr LIAM WONG	Local Governor	01/10/2024	01/10/2028	Elected by school staff