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Southern Cross School

Roundwood Road, Manchester, M22 4AB
Part of: AMBITION COMMUNITY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Southern Cross School
Manchester, M22 4AB
165 Pupils
169 Capacity
9–16 Age Range
75.80% FSM %
138 Boys
27 Girls
About Southern Cross School

Southern Cross School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Manchester, Manchester, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 9–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 165 pupils on roll. School capacity: 169. Current headteacher: Kate Burke.

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 special converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
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 Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor AMBITION COMMUNITY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-01-2025
UKPRN 10096781
URN 151407
Data Last Updated 23-10-2025
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Emma Merva Chair of Local Governing Body 27/02/2025 27/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lauren Anderton Local Governor 01/05/2025 01/05/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kate Burke Local Governor 01/05/2025 01/05/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Clare Dalton Local Governor 01/05/2025 01/05/2029 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Councillor John Hacking Local Governor 01/05/2025 01/05/2029 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr David Lees Local Governor 01/05/2025 01/05/2029 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Ms Emma Merva Local Governor 01/05/2025 01/05/2029 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Miss Louise Thomson Local Governor 01/05/2025 01/05/2029 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Schools Nearby
Benchill Primary School
0.71 km • Manchester
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St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden
0.76 km • Manchester
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The Watkin Centre
0.9 km • Manchester
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Northenden Community School
1.12 km • Manchester
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St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
1.32 km • Manchester
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Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School
1.41 km • Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
Southern Cross School is a Academy special converter (group: Academies) in Manchester, Manchester.
Southern Cross School has 165 pupils, with a capacity of 169.
Southern Cross School caters for pupils aged 9 to 16.
The Headteacher at Southern Cross School is Mrs Kate Burke.
Southern Cross School is at Roundwood Road, Northenden, Manchester, M22 4AB, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Southern Cross School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Kate Burke
Roundwood Road, Northenden, Manchester, M22 4AB
01618812695
southerncross-ebsd.co.uk/
Location
M22 4AB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 151407
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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