Question 1

What schools serve Gorton?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 schools in Gorton, Manchester — including Cedar Mount Academy, Melland High School. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Gorton?

Accepted Answer

Gorton has 0 primary schools and 1 secondary school. There is also 1 other school (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Gorton?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Gorton, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Gorton schools are set by Manchester and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Manchester admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Gorton?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Gorton are set by Manchester as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Gorton

Secondary Schools in Gorton (1)

Cedar Mount Academy

Other Schools in Gorton (1)

Melland High School