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Abbey College Manchester Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Abbey College Manchester is an other independent not applicable school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 14-23, with 183 pupils, and a capacity of 264 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

14-23

Age range

183

Pupils

264

Capacity

69%

Fill rate

Abbey College Manchester Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Abbey College Manchester?

The catchment area for Abbey College Manchester is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Abbey College Manchester is set by Manchester and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Manchester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Abbey College Manchester: 264 places, 69% filled: places available

Abbey College Manchester has a published admission number of 264 places. 183 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 264 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Manchester publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Manchester school admissions →

Abbey College Manchester: School Information

Full address
5-7 Cheapside, Off King Street, M2 4WG
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
14-23 years
DfE URN
105601

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Abbey College Manchester is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Abbey College Manchester by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Abbey College Manchester

What is the catchment area for Abbey College Manchester?

The catchment area for Abbey College Manchester is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Abbey College Manchester oversubscribed?

Abbey College Manchester has a capacity of 264 places and currently has 183 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Manchester.

What is the admissions policy for Abbey College Manchester?

Admission to Abbey College Manchester is managed by Manchester. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Abbey College Manchester cover?

Abbey College Manchester is a not applicable school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 14-23. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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