Manchester Secondary PRU
Contact details for the school

School Name: Manchester Secondary PRU
Address: Mersey Valley Campus, Barlow Hall Road
Town/City: Chorlton
County: Greater Manchester
Postcode: M21 7JJ
Telephone Number: 0161 696 7955
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-16
Type: Pupil referral unit
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Colin Harvey-Rigby
Capacity: 170
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 205 (65% boys & 35% girls)
Enrollment: 121% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 82.9%

Location and administration

URN: 136743
DfE Number: 352/1105
UKPRN: 10033645
UPRN: 10090241057
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Manchester (E08000003)
Constituency: Manchester Withington (E14001354)
Electoral Ward: Chorlton Park (E05011358)

Easting & Northing: 382342E, 392088N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 25' 33.32" N 2° 16' 1.42" W
Plus Code: 9C5VCPGM+95

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Barlow Hall Primary School (0.2km)
  2. St Ambrose RC Primary School (0.6km)
  3. Chorlton Park Primary (0.9km)
  4. Loreto High School Chorlton (1.0km)
  5. Lancasterian School (1.1km)
  6. Didsbury High School (1.2km)
  7. The Birches School (1.3km)
  8. Chorlton High School (1.3km)
  9. Manchester Muslim Preparatory School (1.4km)
  10. CHS South (1.4km)
Associated schools

Predecessor schools†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Sarah Cooke - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2013 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Andy Ewen - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 July 2027.
  • Ms Joanne Lindsay - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2027.
  • Mr Peter Norris - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2027.
  • Jacqui Preston - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2031.
  • Ms Emily Reynard - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2027.
  • Headteacher Colin Rigby - Governor. Appointed on 20 February 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Vicky Rosin - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Ms Helen Shaw - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 22 January 2026.
  • Bernard Stone - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2013 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 27 April 2026.
  • Mr Steve Worthington - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 7 March 2027.