Abbotsford Preparatory School Catchment Area
Abbotsford Preparatory School is an other independent not applicable school in M41 5PR, Trafford , serving pupils aged 0-11, with 173 pupils, and a capacity of 196 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
0-11
Age range
173
Pupils
196
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Abbotsford Preparatory School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Abbotsford Preparatory School?
The catchment area for Abbotsford Preparatory School is the geographic zone Trafford 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. Trafford 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 Abbotsford Preparatory School is set by Trafford 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 Trafford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Trafford catchment area documents →Abbotsford Preparatory School: 196 places, 88% filled: places available
Abbotsford Preparatory School has a published admission number of 196 places. 173 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 196 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.
Trafford 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 Trafford school admissions →
Abbotsford Preparatory School: School Information
- Full address
- 211 Flixton Road, Urmston, M41 5PR, M41 5PR
- Local authority
- Trafford
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 0-11 years
- DfE URN
- 106386
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Abbotsford Preparatory School 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Abbotsford Preparatory School
What is the catchment area for Abbotsford Preparatory School? ▾
The catchment area for Abbotsford Preparatory School is the geographic zone Trafford 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. Trafford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Abbotsford Preparatory School oversubscribed? ▾
Abbotsford Preparatory School has a capacity of 196 places and currently has 173 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Trafford.
What is the admissions policy for Abbotsford Preparatory School? ▾
Admission to Abbotsford Preparatory School is managed by Trafford. 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 Abbotsford Preparatory School cover? ▾
Abbotsford Preparatory School is a not applicable school in M41 5PR, Trafford, serving pupils aged 0-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.