It forms part of the electoral ward of Gorton North, which in itself forms part of the Manchester Gorton parliamentary constituency.
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There are four primary schools in Openshaw, St Clement's C of E Primary School on Abbey Hey Lane, Varna Street Primary School, Higher Openshaw Community School (formerly Clayton Brook Primary School) off High Leigh Road and St Barnabas C of E on Parkhouse Street.