Acacias Community Primary School
Community primary school in Manchester (Manchester).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Acacias, everything we do is rooted in our core values of Kindness, Respect, Courage and Equality and guided by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Our curriculum is carefully designed to meet the needs of our children, develop their curiosity of the world and foster the knowledge and skills they will need to be successful, life-long learners.
This curriculum is delivered by expert teachers in a learning environment created by the positive relationships and interactions between all members of our school community. We aim to guide children on their journey to being RESPECTFUL members of society who see the powerful impact that KIND actions and words can have on themselves and others.
We want them to develop the COURAGE necessary to learn new skills and knowledge and to stand up for EQUALITY. With these strong roots, our children's futures will flourish.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Mindfulness
- Swimming
- Mindfulness in Schools
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 105401
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Constituency
- Gorton and Denton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (14 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Anne Zaidi | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Steward | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Ayesha Khan | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Alison Julier | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Oluwatosin Igbayilola David Akintunde | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Mahbuba Begum | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Anne Zaidi | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jennifer Khan | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kerry Scott | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr David Griffiths | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Miss Pamela Higgins | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Maren Cervantes Lara | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Angela Stansfield | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Helen Frances Dolland West | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Jenny Chick Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Nicholas Clarke Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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