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Armitage CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Armitage CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 489 pupils, and a capacity of 500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

489

Pupils

500

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Armitage CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Armitage CofE Primary School is managed by Manchester and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Armitage CofE Primary School — School Information

Full address
Rostron Avenue, Ardwick, Manchester, M12 5NP
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
46.8% of pupils
DfE URN
105502

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Frequently Asked Questions — Armitage CofE Primary School

Is Armitage CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Armitage CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 500 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Armitage CofE Primary School?

Armitage CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Manchester before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Armitage CofE Primary School cover?

Armitage CofE Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Armitage CofE Primary School?

Armitage CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.