Question 1

What schools serve Swinton?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 schools in Swinton, Salford — including Moorside Primary School, Barton Moss Education Centre, The New Broadwalk PRU. 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 Swinton?

Accepted Answer

Swinton has 1 primary school and 0 secondary schools. There are also 2 other schools (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 Swinton?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Swinton?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Swinton are set by Salford 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 Swinton

Primary Schools in Swinton (1)

Moorside Primary School

Other Schools in Swinton (2)

Barton Moss Education Centre

The New Broadwalk PRU