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Southern Cross School
Manchester·Not applicable·North West·Academy special converter·M22 4AB
URN: 151407
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Compare with Southern Cross SchoolSchool information
| URN | 151407 |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Academy special converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 9-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Kate Burke |
| Trust | AMBITION COMMUNITY TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | M22 4AB |
| Latest pupils | 165 |
| FSM eligible | 75.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Roundwood Road, Northenden, Manchester, M22 4AB
https://southerncross-ebsd.co.uk/View local authority page1618812695| DfE number | 7056 |
| UKPRN | 10096781 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2025 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Oct 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |