Old Hall Drive Academy — Primary School in Manchester

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Old Hall Drive Academy

Manchester, M18 7FU

461 Pupils

480 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

67.20% FSM %

231 Boys

230 Girls

About Old Hall Drive Academy

Old Hall Drive Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Manchester, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 461 pupils on roll. School capacity: 480. Current headteacher: Hayley Brooker.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Manchester
Region	North West
Administrative District	Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency	Gorton and Denton
Ward	Gorton & Abbey Hey
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
Trust / Sponsor	WISE OWL TRUST
Opened	01-02-2016
UKPRN	10054997
URN	142501
Data Last Updated	03-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr John Corcoran	Chair of Local Governing Body	27/06/2022	28/06/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Bennett	Local Governor	14/10/2024	13/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Joshua Griffiths	Local Governor	21/06/2024	20/06/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Patricia Higgins	Local Governor	19/06/2022	20/06/2026	Appointed by academy members
Ms Katrina Parker	Local Governor	28/10/2024	29/10/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Joanne Smith	Local Governor	10/05/2025	09/05/2029	Elected by parents