Open State Primary Mixed

Benchill Primary School

Benchill Road, Manchester, M22 8EJ
503 Pupils
574 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
65.00% FSM %
258 Boys
245 Girls
About Benchill Primary School

Benchill Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Manchester, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 503 pupils on roll. School capacity: 574. Current headteacher: Steven Rooney.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Manchester or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Wythenshawe and Sale East
Ward Northenden
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2000
UKPRN 10069447
URN 132241
Data Last Updated 04-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Rachel Rosewell Chair of Governors 26/01/2023 25/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hannah Fitzsimmons Governor 20/06/2024 12/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Helen Hart Governor 22/06/2023 21/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Abigail Holt Governor 12/02/2026 11/02/2030 Elected by school staff
Kay Huckle Governor 19/09/2024 18/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Molly Huxley Governor 09/12/2022 08/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Kyra Jones Governor 22/06/2023 21/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Maria Lester Governor 14/03/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Elizabeth McGrath Governor 14/03/2024 13/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jorja Rawsthorne Governor 17/09/2024 12/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steven Rooney Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2034 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rachel Rosewell Governor 26/01/2023 25/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Benchill Primary School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Manchester, Manchester.
Benchill Primary School has 503 pupils, with a capacity of 574.
Benchill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Benchill Primary School is Mr Steven Rooney.
Benchill Primary School is at Benchill Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 8EJ, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Benchill Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Benchill Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Steven Rooney
Benchill Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 8EJ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 132241
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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