Open Other Primary Mixed

Higher Lane Primary School

Egerton Road, Manchester, M45 7EX
Part of: VISION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
512 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
14.70% FSM %
265 Boys
247 Girls
About Higher Lane Primary School

Located in Manchester (M45 7EX), Higher Lane Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Bury.

It has 512 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Ian Tetlow.

Data for Higher Lane Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bury
Region North West
Administrative District Bury
Parliamentary Constituency Bury South
Ward Pilkington Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor VISION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-07-2017
UKPRN 10064029
URN 144575
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Jonathan Preston Chair of Local Governing Body 20/10/2023 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Missba Beg Local Governor 18/03/2026 17/03/2030 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Natalie Bennett Local Governor 07/11/2024 06/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr James Bradley Local Governor 18/10/2025 17/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Jane Canavan Local Governor 01/01/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Miss Scout Stirling Local Governor 01/09/2023 12/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Tetlow Local Governor 30/10/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Alastair Torr Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Victoria Vaal Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Higher Lane Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Manchester, Bury.
Higher Lane Primary School has 512 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Higher Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Higher Lane Primary School is Mr Ian Tetlow.
Higher Lane Primary School is at Egerton Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7EX, in the Bury local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Higher Lane Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Higher Lane Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Ian Tetlow
Egerton Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7EX
Location
Quick Summary
URN 144575
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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