Rack House Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Rack House Primary School
Address: Yarmouth Drive, Northern Moor, Wythenshawe
Town/City: Manchester
Postcode: M23 0BT
Telephone Number: 0161 998 2544
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Darren Amesbury
Capacity: 510
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 460 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 49.9%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 105448
DfE Number: 352/2232
UKPRN: 10068802
UPRN: 77073561
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Manchester (E08000003)
Constituency: Wythenshawe and Sale East (E14001602)
Electoral Ward: Northenden (E05011374)

Easting & Northing: 381513E, 390387N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 24' 38.18" N 2° 16' 45.97" W
Plus Code: 9C5VCP6C+66

External links

DfE Record: View record

Advertisement
Governors

  • Miss Hagir Ali - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Mr Darren Amesbury - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mr Alex Daybank - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 24 March 2028.
  • Mrs Joan Grant - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2028.
  • Mr Harry Jones - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2027.
  • Mr Ryan McKnight - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2028.
  • Mr Simon Millman - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 25 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2028.
  • Mr Liam O'Toole - Governor. Appointed on 20 July 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 July 2030.
  • Mrs Hannah Rablen - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Dr Michael Wigelsworth - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2026.