Open Other Primary Mixed

Rushbrook Primary Academy

Shillingford Road, Manchester, M18 7TN
Part of: BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Rushbrook Primary Academy
Manchester, M18 7TN
518 Pupils
630 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
62.70% FSM %
277 Boys
241 Girls
About Rushbrook Primary Academy

Rushbrook Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies 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 518 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Matthew Carroll.

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 Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Gorton and Denton
Ward Longsight
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 BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10038867
URN 138784
Data Last Updated 26-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Kate Shaw Chair of Local Governing Body 31/08/2023 30/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Matthew Carroll Local Governor 26/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Leah Chikamba Local Governor 12/11/2024 11/11/2028 Elected by parents
Claire Clark Local Governor 01/07/2024 30/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sharon Egan Local Governor 04/11/2023 03/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Wendy Godfrey Local Governor 07/05/2024 06/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Elizabeth Jones Local Governor 27/09/2023 26/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Gee Macrory Local Governor 27/06/2024 26/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Adam Peirce Local Governor 12/10/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Melland High School
0.31 km • Gorton
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Cedar Mount Academy
0.31 km • Gorton
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Grange School
0.72 km • Manchester
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Oasis Academy Aspinal
0.76 km • Manchester
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Gorton Primary School
0.77 km • Manchester
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Old Hall Drive Academy
0.8 km • Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rushbrook Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Manchester, Manchester.
Rushbrook Primary Academy has 518 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
Rushbrook Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Head of School at Rushbrook Primary Academy is Mr Matthew Carroll.
Rushbrook Primary Academy is at Shillingford Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7TN, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Rushbrook Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Rushbrook Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Mr Matthew Carroll
Shillingford Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7TN
01612235955
rpa.bright-futures.co.uk
Location
M18 7TN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138784
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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