Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St Margaret's CofE Primary School

Withington Road, Manchester, M16 8FQ
642 Pupils
720 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
54.00% FSM %
322 Boys
320 Girls
About St Margaret's CofE Primary School

St Margaret's CofE Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Manchester and the surrounding area in Manchester with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 642 pupils on roll. School capacity: 720. Current headteacher: David Hunter.

Information on St Margaret's CofE Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Manchester Rusholme
Ward Whalley Range
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10068581
URN 105493
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Mariam Al-Bayati Chair of Governors 14/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Muqaddasah Bano Governor 17/05/2023 17/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Chilton Governor 01/02/2023 15/05/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Miss Yasmine El-Gabry Governor 09/07/2025 09/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jacqui Hanarahan Governor 16/06/2025 15/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jacqui Hanrahan Governor 16/06/2021 15/06/2025 Elected by parents
Miss Bryony Henson Governor 01/12/2022 15/02/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr David Hunter Governor 21/03/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Ann Knowles Governor 17/01/2024 17/01/2028 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Miss Kamalpreet Maddan Governor 29/11/2023 30/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Maryane Mohamed Governor 10/10/2025 09/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Abdul Siraj Governor 10/10/2025 09/10/2029 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
St Margaret's CofE Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Manchester, Manchester.
St Margaret's CofE Primary School has 642 pupils, with a capacity of 720.
St Margaret's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St Margaret's CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Margaret's CofE Primary School is Mr David Hunter.
St Margaret's CofE Primary School is at Withington Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8FQ, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Margaret's CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Margaret's CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr David Hunter
Withington Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8FQ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 105493
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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