Great Sankey Primary School

About Great Sankey Primary School

Great Sankey Primary School is an academy converter in Warrington, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 348 pupils on roll. It is part of THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Warrington →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

348 / 315 (110%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Great Sankey Primary School, Warrington, Warrington, WA5 1SB

Phone

01925728176

Headteacher

Lisa Wilding

Website

www.greatsankeyprimaryschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Great Sankey Primary School?

Great Sankey Primary School is an academy converter in Warrington, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Great Sankey Primary School have?

Great Sankey Primary School has 348 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Great Sankey Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

78% of pupils at Great Sankey Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Great Sankey Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Great Sankey Primary School is part of THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Great Sankey Primary School?

Great Sankey Primary School is located at Great Sankey Primary School, Warrington, Warrington, WA5 1SB.