Didsbury CofE Primary School
School Name: Didsbury CofE Primary School Address: Elm Grove, Didsbury Town/City: Manchester Postcode: M20 6RL Telephone Number: 0161 445 7144 Website: www.thrive-dce.com
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2015 Trust: Thrive Church Of England Academy Trust Ltd Sponsor: Thrive Church Of England Academy Trust Ltd
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Chamberlain
Capacity: 236
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 222 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.4%
URN: 142265
DfE Number: 352/3305
UKPRN: 10053762
UPRN: 10023047748
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Manchester (E08000003)
Constituency: Manchester Withington (E14001354)
Electoral Ward: Didsbury East (E05011362)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)
Easting & Northing: 384748E, 391035N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 24' 59.52" N 2° 13' 50.89" W
Plus Code: 9C5VCQ89+JM
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Emma Chamberlain - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Claire Christopholus - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
- Mr Paul Good - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 February 2028.
- Reverend Mark Hewerdine - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2028.
- Alisan Hogg - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
- Mr Lee Jenkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
- Mrs Samantha Morgan - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 October 2030.
- Miss Victoria Rippon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Becky Silver - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 October 2027.
- Mr Dario tom Dieck - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2027.