Parkfield Primary School
Community primary school in Manchester (Rochdale).
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
Parkfield Primary is a small, welcoming school located in Middleton, Manchester, catering to children aged 4-11. With seven classes and approximately 210 students from Reception to Year 6, we pride ourselves on fostering a strong sense of community where every child feels valued.
I joined Parkfield in 2010 as Deputy Headteacher and had the privilege of becoming Headteacher in September 2019. Leading this exceptional school has been an incredible journey, and I'm committed to building on our successes to ensure that all Parkfielders receive the quality education they deserve.
At Parkfield, we emphasise our core values: Positivity, Ambition, Resilience, and Kindness . These principles guide our school community and create a happy, friendly, and nurturing environment. We hold high expectations for every child and offer a diverse curriculum filled with enriching learning opportunities and memorable experiences.
Our goal is for every Parkfielder to realise their potential and thrive in their future educational endeavors. We invite you to explore our website, which we've worked hard to make informative, engaging, and user-friendly. Your feedback is important to us, so please feel free to reach out via the office email found at the bottom of this page.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
25 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Badminton
- Choir
- Climbing
- Computing
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Fencing
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Lego
- Multi-Sports
- Music
- Netball
and 9 more
Awards
7 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- Leading Parent Partnership AwardWorking with families
- School Games MarkSport
- Stonewall School ChampionLGBT+ inclusion
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 105799
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Constituency
- Blackley and Middleton South
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Nicola Pugh | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2014 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew Pollitt | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Kevin Langan | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sophie Clawson | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Mark Blackburn | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Simon Haughton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Robert Dugdill | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Caroline Lawson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2017 · until 2030 |
| Mr Marc Kemp | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2014 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Christopher Bardsley Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sue Kent Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · term ended 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