St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled 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
We aim to serve our community by providing an education of the highest quality that nurtures and inspires children to become lifelong learners as well as compassionate individuals. We strive to create an inclusive and stimulating environment where love, community, hope, wisdom and dignity are the guiding Christian values embedded in everything we do.
With these values, we will equip our pupils with the knowledge, skills and character needed to thrive and make a positive impact in their community and the wider world. All staff hold high expectations that all children have potential talents that require a safe learning environment where learners boldly attempt new challenges and take risks with confidence.
Our cornerstones of city living; diversity; aspirations; and communication, language and literacy, underpin our rich and creative curriculum and place reading at the heart of children's learning. Through our vision, we want all our children to feel safe, supported and encouraged to grow together academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
Together, with parents as partners, we are committed to nurturing well-rounded individuals who lead with love, strengthen their communities, foster hope, pursue wisdom and treat others with dignity.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Netball
- Rounders
- Swimming
- Tennis
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 105491
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Constituency
- Manchester Rusholme
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor Miranda Hall | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Joanne Cleaver | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Kieron Keeney | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Surbhi Khan | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Georgina Lewis | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Sam MVaigh | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Areeha Sultana | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Rosie Mason | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Doctor Syed Baker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2016 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Gareth Elswood | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2016 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Sandra Palmer | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2016 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record