Free school · Manchester

West Didsbury CE Primary School

Primary
Ages 4–11
Church of England

Term dates

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2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

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About and location

Type: Free school
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4–11
Pupils: 402 (capacity 420)
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Manchester
Academy trust: THRIVE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST LTD
Phone: 01614481611
Address: Central Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 4ZA
Website: thrive-wdce.com

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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