Open Special Mixed

North Ridge High School

Alworth Road, Manchester, M9 0RP
200 Pupils
200 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
71.30% FSM %
133 Boys
67 Girls
About North Ridge High School

North Ridge High School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Manchester and the surrounding area in Manchester with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–19 is part of the North West region.

It has 200 pupils on roll. School capacity: 200. Current headteacher: Shauna Johnson.

Information on North Ridge High School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Blackley and Middleton South
Ward Higher Blackley
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 Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2006
UKPRN 10016561
URN 132905
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Thomas Eccles Chair of Governors 01/09/2023 13/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alan Braven Governor 14/07/2022 13/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Darrell Cunningham Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Darby Governor 16/10/2025 15/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Susan Fraser Governor 21/03/2024 30/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matt Hollingsworth Governor 01/02/2024 31/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ruth Hughes Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Shauna Johnson Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2099 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
North Ridge High School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Manchester, Manchester.
North Ridge High School has 200 pupils, with a capacity of 200.
North Ridge High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The Headteacher at North Ridge High School is Mrs Shauna Johnson.
North Ridge High School is at Alworth Road, Manchester, M9 0RP, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at North Ridge High School: Has a sixth form.
North Ridge High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Shauna Johnson
Alworth Road, Manchester, M9 0RP
Location
Quick Summary
URN 132905
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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