Co-op Academy Portland — Primary School in Birkenhead

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Co-op Academy Portland

Birkenhead, CH41 0AB

202 Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

50.00% FSM %

102 Boys

100 Girls

About Co-op Academy Portland

Co-op Academy Portland is a mixed-gender Academies located in Birkenhead, Wirral, 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 202 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Shaun Leathers.

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 sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Wirral
Region	North West
Administrative District	Wirral
Parliamentary Constituency	Birkenhead
Ward	Bidston and St James
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	THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-10-2018
UKPRN	10066060
URN	144632
Data Last Updated	20-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Jean Marie Hughes	Chair of Local Governing Body	22/01/2025	13/03/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Katie Whitmore	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/12/2023	19/09/2025	N/A
Mrs Danielle Wood	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	03/11/2025	—	N/A
Ms Nycola Charlesworth	Local Governor	29/01/2026	28/01/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jennifer Dodd	Local Governor	10/08/2023	09/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jess Eyre	Local Governor	29/01/2026	28/01/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Daniel Hewson	Local Governor	26/11/2020	10/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Cheryl Houghton	Local Governor	02/12/2022	07/07/2025	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Jean Marie Hughes	Local Governor	14/03/2024	13/03/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Shaun Leathers	Local Governor	13/01/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Anya Lewis	Local Governor	29/01/2026	28/01/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Parsons	Local Governor	03/11/2025	02/11/2029	Elected by parents