Sacred Heart RC Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Address: Knutsford Road, Gorton
Town/City: Manchester
Postcode: M18 7NJ
Telephone Number: 0161 223 0231
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2006

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mrs Jo Botham
Capacity: 345
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 330 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 45.5%

Location and administration

URN: 134479
DfE Number: 352/3505
UKPRN: 10079176
UPRN: 77174510
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Manchester (E08000003)
Constituency: Gorton and Denton (E14001251)
Electoral Ward: Gorton & Abbey Hey (E05011365)
Diocese: RC17(Diocese of Salford)

Easting & Northing: 388535E, 395670N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 27' 29.85" N 2° 10' 26.39" W
Plus Code: 9C5VFR5G+8C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Jenna Bancroft - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Jo Botham - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Joe Itua - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2027.
  • Mrs Maree Jordan - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2028.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Maingi - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 June 2028.
  • Mallicka Mandal - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2028.
  • Mr Lukas Michalski - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 December 2025.
  • Fr Kevin Murphy - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Davie Nalikata - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2029.
  • Mr Gerard Redman - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2027.
  • Mrs Wendy Schofield - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2029.