Higher Openshaw Community School

URN: 105471 • Manchester M11 1AJ

Overview

Name
Higher Openshaw Community School
URN
105471
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
John Dent (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01612233549
Website
Visit
Address
Saunton Road, Manchester M11 1AJ

Summary

Higher Openshaw Community School is a mixed primary school located in Openshaw, Manchester, with a current enrolment of 339 pupils against a capacity of 345. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, aiming to educate the whole child while maintaining high expectations for academic and personal development. The school has been accredited with the Nurture Award, highlighting its commitment to treating pupils with respect and dignity.

The curriculum at Higher Openshaw is broad and balanced, designed to promote academic excellence alongside creativity and critical thinking. A variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and music, are offered to cater to diverse student interests. The school actively encourages a healthy lifestyle and emphasizes the importance of mental well-being, fostering a culture of kindness, empathy, and teamwork among students.

Higher Openshaw Community School values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, promoting active citizenship and environmental responsibility. The school aims to prepare pupils for life in modern Britain, instilling an understanding of British values and encouraging a sense of responsibility towards themselves and others.

Key details

LA
Manchester
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
345
Pupils
339
Boys
175
Girls
164
FSM %
59.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 339 175 164 345 59.60
2024-09-11 346 167 179 345 60.10
2023-09-11 305 144 161 345 58.00
2022-09-11 305 144 161 360 58.00
2021-09-11 331 150 181 360 55.90
2020-09-11 354 170 184 375 43.20

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