Open State Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

Our Lady's RC High School

Alworth Road, Manchester, M9 0RP
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Our Lady's RC High School
Manchester, M9 0RP
1,050 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
43.00% FSM %
507 Boys
543 Girls
About Our Lady's RC High School

Our Lady's RC High School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Manchester, Manchester, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,050 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Lee Ormsby.

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 Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
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 Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10016882
URN 105576
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Michael Campbell Chair of Governors 01/09/2008 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Anne Clinton Governor 01/03/2022 01/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Fr Father Jeramiah Governor 01/01/2023 01/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Jo-Maria Jones Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Melissa Lockett Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Judith Marsden Governor 01/10/2007 31/08/2026 Appointed by LA
Mr Lee Ormsby Governor 01/09/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Janine Parker Governor 01/03/2022 01/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Toni Shannon Governor 01/04/2024 01/04/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Varey Governor 01/03/2018 01/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our Lady's RC High School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Manchester, Manchester.
Our Lady's RC High School has 1,050 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Our Lady's RC High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Our Lady's RC High School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Our Lady's RC High School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Our Lady's RC High School is Mr Lee Ormsby.
Our Lady's RC High School is at Alworth Road, Higher Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RP, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Our Lady's RC High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Our Lady's RC High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Lee Ormsby
Alworth Road, Higher Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RP
01615079640
www.olhs-manchester.org.uk/
Location
M9 0RP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 105576
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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