Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Didsbury High School

4 The Avenue, Manchester, M20 2ET
Part of: THE LAURUS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Didsbury High School
Manchester, M20 2ET
1,181 Pupils
1,350 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
40.00% FSM %
609 Boys
572 Girls
About Didsbury High School

Located in Manchester (M20 2ET), Didsbury High School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18, classified as Free Schools and situated within the local authority of Manchester.

It has 1,181 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,350. Current headteacher: Katie Houghton.

Data for Didsbury High 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 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 Didsbury West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE LAURUS TRUST
Opened 02-09-2019
UKPRN 10083790
URN 143729
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jane Game Chair of Local Governing Body 02/01/2025 31/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mohamed Abadi Local Governor 14/03/2023 13/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Hatana El-Jarn Local Governor 01/11/2023 31/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Game Local Governor 01/01/2021 31/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Hill Local Governor 01/10/2022 30/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Miss Katie Houghton Local Governor 01/05/2023 01/05/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Georgia McGrory Local Governor 26/01/2025 06/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Steven Wane Local Governor 01/01/2021 31/12/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Robert Watt Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Didsbury High School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Manchester, Manchester.
Didsbury High School has 1,181 pupils, with a capacity of 1,350.
Didsbury High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Didsbury High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Didsbury High School is Miss Katie Houghton.
Didsbury High School is at 4 The Avenue, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2ET, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Didsbury High School: Has a sixth form.
Didsbury High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Katie Houghton
4 The Avenue, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2ET
01615075600
www.didsburyhighschool.org.uk
Location
M20 2ET  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143729
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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