Open State Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Clare's RC Primary School

Victoria Avenue, Manchester, M9 0RR
444 Pupils
450 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
45.30% FSM %
208 Boys
236 Girls
About St Clare's RC Primary School

St Clare's RC Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Manchester, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 444 pupils on roll. School capacity: 450. Current headteacher: Colette Howe.

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 Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
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 Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10070743
URN 105554
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Gerard Collins Chair of Governors 16/09/2024 15/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Jeremiah Budau Governor 01/11/2022 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Norman Duffin Governor 14/03/2025 13/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Michelle Flood Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Noreen Fraine Governor 12/01/2026 11/01/2030 Elected by parents
Mr Philip Hindley Governor 06/02/2024 05/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rachel Howard Governor 21/04/2023 20/04/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Colette Howe Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Susan Kane Governor 18/03/2022 19/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ben McMylor Governor 17/11/2025 17/11/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Rita Salika Governor 15/05/2023 14/05/2027 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
St Clare's RC Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Manchester, Manchester.
St Clare's RC Primary School has 444 pupils, with a capacity of 450.
St Clare's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St Clare's RC Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Clare's RC Primary School is Mrs Colette Howe.
St Clare's RC Primary School is at Victoria Avenue, Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RR, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Clare's RC Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Clare's RC Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Colette Howe
Victoria Avenue, Blackley, Manchester, M9 0RR
Location
Quick Summary
URN 105554
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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