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Rack House Primary School

Yarmouth Drive, Manchester, M23 0BT
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Rack House Primary School
Manchester, M23 0BT
449 Pupils
510 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
50.60% FSM %
217 Boys
232 Girls
About Rack House Primary School

Rack House Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Manchester, Manchester, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 449 pupils on roll. School capacity: 510. Current headteacher: Darren Amesbury.

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 Wythenshawe and Sale East
Ward Northenden
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 10068802
URN 105448
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Simon Millman Chair of Governors 25/06/2024 24/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Hagir Ali Governor 02/02/2023 01/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Darren Amesbury Governor 01/09/2014 01/09/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Alex Daybank Governor 25/03/2024 24/03/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Joan Grant Governor 17/09/2024 16/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Harry Jones Governor 21/09/2019 20/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Emily McGovern Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Ryan McKnight Governor 25/06/2024 24/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hannah Rablen Governor 02/02/2023 01/02/2027 Elected by parents
Dr Michael Wigelsworth Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
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1.38 km • Manchester
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1.41 km • Manchester
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Lime Tree Primary Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rack House Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Manchester, Manchester.
Rack House Primary School has 449 pupils, with a capacity of 510.
Rack House Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Rack House Primary School is Mr Darren Amesbury.
Rack House Primary School is at Yarmouth Drive, Northern Moor, Manchester, M23 0BT, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Rack House Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Rack House Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Darren Amesbury
Yarmouth Drive, Northern Moor, Manchester, M23 0BT
01619982544
www.rackhouseschool.org.uk/
Location
M23 0BT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 105448
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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