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Didsbury CofE Primary School

Elm Grove, Manchester, M20 6RL
Part of: THRIVE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST LTD (Multi-academy trust)
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Didsbury CofE Primary School
Manchester, M20 6RL
209 Pupils
236 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
5.70% FSM %
114 Boys
95 Girls
About Didsbury CofE Primary School

Didsbury CofE Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Manchester, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 209 pupils on roll. School capacity: 236. Current headteacher: Victoria Rippon.

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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Manchester Withington
Ward Didsbury East
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THRIVE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST LTD
Opened 01-09-2015
UKPRN 10053762
URN 142265
Data Last Updated 25-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Becky Silver Chair of Local Governing Body 29/10/2024 29/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Chamberlain Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Claire Christopholus Local Governor 29/10/2024 29/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Good Local Governor 05/02/2024 04/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Reverend Mark Hewerdine Local Governor 18/10/2024 17/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Alisan Hogg Local Governor 29/10/2024 29/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Lee Jenkins Local Governor 15/10/2023 15/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Lee Jenkins Local Governor 13/10/2023 12/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Morgan Local Governor 04/10/2022 03/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Victoria Rippon Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Dario tom Dieck Local Governor 05/10/2023 05/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Beaver Road Primary School
0.29 km • Manchester
Other
St Catherine's RC Primary School
0.56 km • Manchester
Other
The Barlow RC High School
0.72 km • Manchester
Other
Moor Allerton Preparatory School
1.03 km • Manchester
Other
Parrs Wood High School
1.18 km • Manchester
Other
West Didsbury CE Primary School
1.27 km • Manchester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Didsbury CofE Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Manchester, Manchester.
Didsbury CofE Primary School has 209 pupils, with a capacity of 236.
Didsbury CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Didsbury CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Didsbury CofE Primary School is Miss Victoria Rippon.
Didsbury CofE Primary School is at Elm Grove, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6RL, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Didsbury CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Didsbury CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Victoria Rippon
Elm Grove, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6RL
01614457144
www.thrive-dce.com
Location
M20 6RL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142265
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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