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OpenPrimaryURN 144798

Great Sankey Primary School

Academy converter · Warrington · WA5 1SB

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

350

Local authority

Warrington

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Warrington, Warrington, 350 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 11.4%.

Open schools in Warrington
103
Primary schools in Warrington
77
Academies among open schools in Warrington
49% (50)
Open schools in WA5
24
Primary in WA5
20
Open schools in Warrington LA
95
Primary in Warrington LA
69

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WarringtonNear WA5

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
144798

Location

Address
Great Sankey Primary School, Liverpool Road, Great Sankey
Postcode
WA5 1SB
Town
Warrington
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Warrington

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
350
Boys / girls
172 / 178
School capacity
315
Capacity fill
350 / 315 (111%)
Free school meals
11.4%
FSM pupils
36
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01925728176
Website
www.greatsankeyprimaryschool.co.uk

Official links