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
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.
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.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy (80.9)
- Garrett Hall Primary School (79.7)
- Broadoak Primary School (79.5)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School (77.0)
- Brookburn Community School (76.9)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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