Open Free School Secondary Mixed

CHS South

451 Mauldeth Road West, Manchester, M21 7SX
Part of: PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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CHS South
Manchester, M21 7SX
1,128 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
46.90% FSM %
635 Boys
493 Girls
About CHS South

CHS South is an Free Schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Manchester, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,128 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Andy Park.

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 Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Manchester Withington
Ward Chorlton Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-09-2018
UKPRN 10068092
URN 145873
Data Last Updated 09-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Teresa Farran Chair of Local Governing Body 08/01/2024 07/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Khalada Abdullah Local Governor 27/05/2022 26/05/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Kristen Brill Local Governor 19/07/2024 18/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Damian Burton Local Governor 25/07/2022 24/07/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Jane Goodfellow Local Governor 12/02/2025 11/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Gemma McCorkell Local Governor 09/02/2024 08/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nicholas Morris Local Governor 23/11/2022 22/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Walid Omara Local Governor 25/07/2022 24/07/2026 Elected by parents
Dr Ali Osman Local Governor 12/02/2025 11/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andy Park Local Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Abigail Reid Local Governor 23/11/2022 22/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Elliott Tollast Local Governor 09/02/2024 08/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Chorlton High School
0.35 km • Manchester
Other
Loreto High School Chorlton
0.45 km • Manchester
Other
Chorlton Park Primary
0.82 km • Manchester
Other
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys
1.02 km • Manchester
Other
Didsbury High School
1.03 km • Manchester
Other
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
1.03 km • Manchester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
CHS South is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Manchester, Manchester.
CHS South has 1,128 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
CHS South caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at CHS South is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at CHS South is Mr Andy Park.
CHS South is at 451 Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7SX, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at CHS South: Does not have a sixth form.
CHS South is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Andy Park
451 Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7SX
01612419930
www.chssouth.org.uk
Location
M21 7SX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145873
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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