St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Address: Ellenbrook Close, Gorton
Town/City: Manchester
Postcode: M12 5LZ
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 0161 223 3457
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust
Sponsor: Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Anne O'Dwyer
Capacity: 236
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 199 (42% boys & 58% girls)
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.7%

Location and administration

URN: 150650
DfE Number: 352/2053
UKPRN: 10094473
UPRN: 10023061474
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: 387618E, 396995N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 28' 12.65" N 2° 11' 16.29" W
Plus Code: 9C5VFRC6+3V

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Ms Leah Deighan - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 September 2026.
  • Ms Mary Garvey - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 September 2026.
  • Mr Sonny-Jo Himo - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Ms Patricia Jones - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 April 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 April 2027.
  • Mrs Maree Jordan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Dean Maryan - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 January 2026.
  • Ms Christine maymon - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 October 2026.
  • Ms Louise McGeever - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Fr Kevin Murphy - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2019 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Anne O'Dwyer - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Lynda Ubawike - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 June 2030.