Open State Mixed

Manchester Secondary PRU

Mersey Valley Campus, Chorlton, M21 7JJ
221 Pupils
170 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
80.10% FSM %
153 Boys
68 Girls
About Manchester Secondary PRU

Located in Chorlton (M21 7JJ), Manchester Secondary PRU is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Manchester.

It has 221 pupils on roll. School capacity: 170. Current headteacher: Colin Harvey-Rigby.

Data for Manchester Secondary PRU 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 Pupil referral unit
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
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 Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 01-05-2011
UKPRN 10033645
URN 136743
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Vicky Rosin Chair of Governors 09/12/2021 30/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Sarah Cooke Governor 01/04/2013 24/03/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Andy Ewen Governor 04/07/2023 04/07/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Joanne Lindsay Governor 19/09/2023 03/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Norris Governor 05/12/2023 05/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emily Reynard Governor 05/12/2023 05/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Colin Rigby Governor 20/02/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Helen Shaw Governor 01/09/2020 22/01/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Bernard Stone Governor 01/04/2013 24/03/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Steve Worthington Governor 01/09/2020 07/03/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Frequently Asked Questions
Manchester Secondary PRU is a Pupil referral unit (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chorlton, Manchester.
Manchester Secondary PRU has 221 pupils, with a capacity of 170.
Manchester Secondary PRU caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Headteacher at Manchester Secondary PRU is Mr Colin Harvey-Rigby.
Manchester Secondary PRU is at Mersey Valley Campus, Barlow Hall Road, Chorlton, M21 7JJ, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Manchester Secondary PRU is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Colin Harvey-Rigby
Mersey Valley Campus, Barlow Hall Road, Chorlton, M21 7JJ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 136743
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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