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Middleton Parish Church School

Springfield Road, Manchester, M24 5DL
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Middleton Parish Church School
Manchester, M24 5DL
— Pupils
446 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
— FSM %
— Boys
— Girls
About Middleton Parish Church School

Middleton Parish Church School is a Primary Academies serving Manchester and the surrounding area in Rochdale with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North West region.

School capacity: 446. Current headteacher: John Shelton.

Information on Middleton Parish Church School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Rochdale
Region North West
Administrative District Rochdale
Parliamentary Constituency Heywood and Middleton North
Ward North Middleton
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
Trust / Sponsor FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-11-2025
UKPRN 10098902
URN 152130
Data Last Updated 08-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Clarrie Smith Chair of Local Governing Body 01/11/2025 01/11/2026 Elected by parents
Rev Alison Bailie Local Governor 12/12/2019 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Philip Hamnett Local Governor 15/07/2023 21/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lisa Holmes Local Governor 12/06/2024 11/06/2028 Elected by parents
Charlotte Lee Local Governor 31/10/2022 30/10/2026 Elected by school staff
John Shelton Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Clarrie Smith Local Governor 12/06/2024 11/06/2028 Elected by parents
Lynn Squibbs Local Governor 17/05/2024 16/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Parkfield Primary School
0.71 km • Manchester
Other
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton
0.77 km • Manchester
Other
Hollin Primary School
0.84 km • Manchester
Other
Elizabeth House School
0.89 km •
Other
Sunny Brow Nursery School
0.92 km • Manchester
Other
Newlands School
0.93 km • Manchester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Middleton Parish Church School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Manchester, Rochdale.
Middleton Parish Church School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Middleton Parish Church School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Middleton Parish Church School is Mr John Shelton.
Middleton Parish Church School is at Springfield Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 5DL, in the Rochdale local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Middleton Parish Church School: Does not have a sixth form.
Middleton Parish Church School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr John Shelton
Springfield Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 5DL
01616430753
www.middletonparishce.rochdale.sch.uk
Location
M24 5DL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 152130
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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