Higher Openshaw Community School

School Name: Higher Openshaw Community School
Address: Saunton Road, Higher Openshaw
Town/City: Manchester
Postcode: M11 1AJ
Telephone Number: 0161 223 3549
Website: www.higher-openshaw.manchester.sch.uk

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Headteacher: Mr John Dent
Capacity: 345
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 326 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 63.2%

• SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
• ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

URN: 105471
DfE Number: 352/2303
UKPRN: 10070081
UPRN: 10023048360
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Manchester (E08000003)
Constituency: Manchester Central (E14001352)
Electoral Ward: Clayton & Openshaw (E05011359)

Easting & Northing: 388790E, 397856N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 28' 40.61" N 2° 10' 12.84" W
Plus Code: 9C5VFRHH+5W

DfE Record: View record

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