New Cheshire school opening in September 2026 issues big update
The school is currently under construction
Sally Burns at the new school
A new Cheshire primary school due to open its doors in September 2026 has appointed its founding head. North West Academies Trust says it is delighted to announce the appointment of Sally Burns as the founding Head of School at Kingsbourne Academy in Nantwich.
Sally joins Kingsbourne from Pebble Brook Primary School in Crewe, where she currently serves as assistant headteacher. She brings more than 16 years of experience in primary education, including over a decade in senior leadership.
In her current role, Sally holds whole-school responsibility for teaching and learning, curriculum development, assessment and data, staff development, safeguarding and school improvement. She said: "I am absolutely delighted to be joining Kingsbourne Academy as its founding Head of School.
"It is a real privilege to have the opportunity to help shape a brand-new school and build a thriving community for children and families in Nantwich. I’m very much looking forward to building our staff team and meeting the families whose children will be among the first to begin their journey at Kingsbourne.”
The new school is currently under construction
Steve Docking OBE, Chief Executive Officer of North West Academies Trust, added: "We are delighted to appoint Sally as the founding Head of School at Kingsbourne Academy. She brings significant leadership experience, a deep commitment to children’s success and a strong understanding of what it takes to build an outstanding school community. Opening a new school is a rare opportunity, and I am confident that under Sally’s leadership Kingsbourne Academy will become a thriving and successful school serving families in Nantwich for many years to come.”
Kingsbourne Academy is currently under construction with the school on track to open to its first Reception pupils in September 2026. The trust is also currently recruiting a class teacher to join the founding staff team.