Open Free School Primary Mixed

Gorton Primary School

Mount Road, Manchester, M18 7GR
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Gorton Primary School
Manchester, M18 7GR
431 Pupils
472 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
55.70% FSM %
210 Boys
221 Girls
About Gorton Primary School

Gorton Primary School is an Free Schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Manchester, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 431 pupils on roll. School capacity: 472. Current headteacher: Antonia Purdue.

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 Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Gorton and Denton
Ward Longsight
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor VANTAGE CE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2018
UKPRN 10068116
URN 143763
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Maureen Kennedy Chair of Local Governing Body 14/01/2023 11/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Taylor Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2024 — N/A
Mr Sajjid Bangash Local Governor 10/12/2022 09/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Bazley-Hoq Local Governor 10/12/2022 09/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Samuel Bowden Local Governor 15/09/2023 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Elizabeth Dwarampudi Local Governor 31/08/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Chloe Fletcher Local Governor 20/03/2025 19/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Doctor John Johnson Local Governor 14/01/2023 28/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Charles Kachitsa Local Governor 15/09/2025 14/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Antonia Purdue Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Suzanne Richards Local Governor 21/10/2025 20/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Erika Wiitich Local Governor 26/09/2025 25/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Grange School
0.17 km • Manchester
Other
Melland High School
0.48 km • Gorton
Other
Cedar Mount Academy
0.48 km • Gorton
Other
St Richard's RC Primary School
0.49 km • Manchester
Other
Crowcroft Park Primary School
0.62 km • Manchester
Other
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
0.73 km • Manchester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Gorton Primary School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Manchester, Manchester.
Gorton Primary School has 431 pupils, with a capacity of 472.
Gorton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Gorton Primary School is Mrs Antonia Purdue.
Gorton Primary School is at Mount Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7GR, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Gorton Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Antonia Purdue
Mount Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7GR
01615050910
gorton-manchester.org.uk/
Location
M18 7GR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143763
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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