St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
Voluntary aided 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
At Saint Michael's Church of England Primary School we provide a strong and caring Christian framework that supports the whole life of the school. Through an engaging and exciting curriculum we develop every child to achieve their potential. We believe in developing Christian values through our ethos and atmosphere.
At Saint Michael's the children are happy and enjoy coming to school. We have strong links with our Church. We aim for our pupils to leave school as confident and independent learners who will make a valuable contribution to our society.
We aim to prepare our children for life through helping to nurture the educational, spiritual and social skills and qualities needed for a positive future. We aim to provide a safe and happy learning environment based on Christian values. We aim to give a breadth of experiences so that each child can achieve their personal potential.
We aim to help each member of St Michael's to begin their own personal spiritual journey. St Michael's School Values are :- Responsibility - Creativity - Compassion - Respect - Resilience - Thankfulness
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Dance
- Football
- Music
- Netball
- Swimming
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 105822
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- 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 (10 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Governors
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lucy Blunt | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Natalie Royal | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Laurence Brannigan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Kathryn Brobbin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Dan Parr | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr John Dalziel | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Adrian Bentley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Ann MacKenzie | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| The Reverend Jennifer Beaumont | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 |
| Mrs Caroline McKeating | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
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