Open State Primary Mixed

Higher Openshaw Community School

Saunton Road, Manchester, M11 1AJ
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Higher Openshaw Community School
Manchester, M11 1AJ
339 Pupils
345 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
59.60% FSM %
175 Boys
164 Girls
About Higher Openshaw Community School

Higher Openshaw Community School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Manchester, Manchester, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 339 pupils on roll. School capacity: 345. Current headteacher: John Dent.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Manchester Central
Ward Clayton & Openshaw
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10070081
URN 105471
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Helene Helsby Chair of Governors 09/03/2022 08/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Anuge Governor 26/05/2023 25/05/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Michael Conway Governor 13/02/2023 12/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Abigail Cooper Governor 10/02/2025 12/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr George Dake Governor 27/11/2024 26/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Dent Governor 01/01/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Pamela Emery Governor 26/05/2023 25/05/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Amanda Evans Governor 27/11/2024 26/11/2026 Elected by parents
Rev Paul Jump Governor 15/11/2023 14/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Donna Ludford Governor 08/03/2022 07/03/2026 Appointed by LA
Mr Hamza Patel Governor 15/11/2023 14/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Higher Openshaw Community School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Manchester, Manchester.
Higher Openshaw Community School has 339 pupils, with a capacity of 345.
Higher Openshaw Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Higher Openshaw Community School is Mr John Dent.
Higher Openshaw Community School is at Saunton Road, Higher Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1AJ, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Higher Openshaw Community School: Does not have a sixth form.
Higher Openshaw Community School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr John Dent
Saunton Road, Higher Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1AJ
01612233549
www.higher-openshaw.manchester.sch.uk
Location
M11 1AJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 105471
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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