Welcome to St Margaret's
St Margaret's School is a large two-form entry primary school in the heart of Orford village, in Warrington.
It was created from the long-established Christian foundation of Orford parish church, St Margaret's and All Hallows'.
Informed through our shared school vision 'Care, Challenge and Celebrate with Christ', our school strives to give our children the very best opportunities through our school designed curriculum, our enriching environment and our christian ethos so they can grow in Body, Mind and Spirit.
Over 500 children and 50 strong hard working team bring this school to life every day.
Events & Developments
FESTIVAL 200: Saturday September 19th 10am - 2pm. Come and join us for a fun filled day to celebrate St Margaret's turning 200 years old.
NEW WEBSITE: As an academy we have launched our new website. It has extra functionality and we hope will be easier for parents to navigate. If you can't find what you are looking for please contact the school office.
EYFS DISCOVERY DAYS: Thinking of choosing St Margaret's for your child? Come and look around our wonderful EFYS provision. Our first one is on the 25th Sept at 2:30pm. See news items for more dates.
Celebrating our 200th Anniversary
We are 200 years old! We are marking our 200th Anniversary with special events during 2026-2027. Please return to this site for more information.
If you would like to get involved please contact Mrs Meager.
KS2 Harvest Festival - Main School Hall - Tuesday 13th October 9:00am
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Join us for a magical afternoon at ‘The Big Gruffalo Granny Book Celebration’ on Wednesday 21st October at 3.45pm in the School Hall. This event promises a delightful celebration of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved characters, featuring the Gruffalo family, who will be joined by Gruffalo Granny in this brand new story! We are thrilled to announce a special guest appearance from the Gruffalo himself. The event will be filled with an enchanting story time, fun activities and an enjoyable experience for the whole family - come and meet the Gruffalo!
Tickets are priced at just £2 each child. Tickets are available to purchase on Parent Pay. We must remind you that children must be accompanied by their Granny to this special event (but grandad's/mum's/dad's are welcome if Granny is busy!).
Importantly, this is more than just a celebration. All monies raised will go to Book Aid International, a charity that works to give people around the world who lack access to books the opportunity to read for pleasure, study, and lifelong learning. Come and celebrate a love of reading and support this great cause! 2 Likes
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