Southern Cross School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Southern Cross School
Address: Roundwood Road, Northenden
Town/City: Manchester
Postcode: M22 4AB
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 0161 881 2695
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 9-16
Type: Academy special converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2025
Trust: Ambition Community Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kate Burke
Capacity: 169
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 165 (81% boys & 19% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 78.2%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 151407
DfE Number: 352/7056
UKPRN: 10096781
UPRN: 10095845371
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Manchester (E08000003)
Constituency: Wythenshawe and Sale East (E14001602)
Electoral Ward: Northenden (E05011374)

Easting & Northing: 382565E, 389245N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 24' 1.36" N 2° 15' 48.77" W
Plus Code: 9C5VCP2P+5H

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Lauren Anderton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 May 2029.
  • Mrs Kate Burke - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 May 2029.
  • Ms Clare Dalton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 May 2029.
  • Councillor John Hacking - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 May 2029.
  • Donna Hindley - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 February 2030.
  • Ms Emma Merva - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 May 2029.
  • Ms Emma Merva - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 27 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 February 2029.
  • Miss Louise Thomson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 May 2029.