St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Manchester (Salford).
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
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).'I have come that they may have life in all its fullness.' John 10:10 I am pleased to welcome you to the website of St Andrew's C.E. Primary School. St. Andrew's has served the area of Boothstown for over 125 years, and in that time many parents have chosen this school as the first vital step in their child's education.
As a large Primary School, we actively encourage the involvement of parents and members of our community in school life. The success of each child's education is important to us whatever their ability. We pride ourselves on being a happy, secure and forward-looking school committed to the highest possible achievements for our children.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Wellbeing Award for SchoolsRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 105933
- 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
- Salford
- Constituency
- Worsley and Eccles
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lucy Farrell | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stan Johnson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Shirley Cropper | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr James Lowe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Anne Broomhead | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Emma Fahy | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Len Freeman | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Dr Cliff Lansley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sam Johnson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Graham Boxer | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Carolyn Clay | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rev Karen Hopwood-Owen | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2013 |
| Mr Michael Platt | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2007 |
| Mrs Joanna Davies Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Lydia Tither Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Stan Johnson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr David McDonna Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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