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Afifah School Catchment Area

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

Afifah School is a other independent not applicable school in Manchester, Trafford , serving pupils aged 2–16, with 284 pupils, and a capacity of 296 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–16

Age range

284

Pupils

296

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Afifah School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Afifah School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Trafford may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Trafford before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Afifah School — School Information

Full address
86 Clifton Street, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 9GN
Local authority
Trafford
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–16 years
Religious character
Muslim
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
134469

Other Not applicable Schools in Manchester

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Afifah School

Is Afifah School oversubscribed?

Afifah School is operating close to its capacity of 296 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Afifah School?

Afifah School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Trafford publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Afifah School cover?

Afifah School is a not applicable school in Manchester, Trafford, serving pupils aged 2–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.