Southern Cross School
URN: 151407 • Manchester M22 4AB
Overview
- Name
- Southern Cross School
- URN
- 151407
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- AMBITION COMMUNITY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 29.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Burke (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01618812695
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Roundwood Road, Manchester M22 4AB
Summary
Southern Cross School is an academy special converter located in Manchester, catering to mixed-gender pupils from Year 5 to Year 11. With a current enrolment of 165 students, the school aims to create a supportive and stimulating learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The school emphasizes respect, responsibility, independence, and creativity, fostering a culture of kindness and community.
The curriculum at Southern Cross is designed to engage students across Key Stages 2, 3, and 4, with a strong focus on developing both academic and emotional well-being. The school believes that emotional success is crucial for academic achievement, and it actively supports students in navigating their emotions and building resilience. Subjects such as History are taught with an aim to inspire curiosity and understanding of the past, while also embedding literacy and communication skills throughout the curriculum.
Southern Cross School is committed to inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that all students feel a sense of belonging. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to discuss the educational opportunities available for their children. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Southern Cross is designed to engage students across Key Stages 2, 3, and 4, with a strong focus on developing both academic and emotional well-being. The school believes that emotional success is crucial for academic achievement, and it actively supports students in navigating their emotions and building resilience. Subjects such as History are taught with an aim to inspire curiosity and understanding of the past, while also embedding literacy and communication skills throughout the curriculum.
Southern Cross School is committed to inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that all students feel a sense of belonging. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to discuss the educational opportunities available for their children. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
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Nearby alternatives
- Rowan Tree Primary School (72.9)
- The Manchester Metropolitan University (68.7)
- Delamere School (67.1)
- Springside (65.6)
- Longford Park School (65.3)
Key details
- LA
- Manchester
- Age range
- 9 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- AMBITION COMMUNITY TRUST
- Capacity
- 164
- Pupils
- 165
- Boys
- 138
- Girls
- 27
- FSM %
- 75.80
- Open date
- 2025-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 165 | 138 | 27 | 164 | 75.80 |
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