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Ashbury Meadow Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ashbury Meadow Primary School is a community primary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 486 pupils, and a capacity of 494 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

486

Pupils

494

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Ashbury Meadow Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ashbury Meadow Primary School?

The catchment area for Ashbury Meadow Primary School is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Ashbury Meadow Primary School is set by Manchester and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

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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.

Find Manchester catchment area documents →

Ashbury Meadow Primary School: 494 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Ashbury Meadow Primary School has a published admission number of 494 places. 486 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 494, Manchester's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 45.3% of pupils at Ashbury Meadow Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Manchester.

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 →

Ashbury Meadow Primary School: School Information

Full address
Rylance Street, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3NA
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
45.3% of pupils
DfE URN
133770

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

If Ashbury Meadow Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ashbury Meadow Primary 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ashbury Meadow Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ashbury Meadow Primary School?

The catchment area for Ashbury Meadow Primary School is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Ashbury Meadow Primary School oversubscribed?

Ashbury Meadow Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 494 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ashbury Meadow Primary School?

Admission to Ashbury Meadow Primary School 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 Ashbury Meadow Primary School cover?

Ashbury Meadow Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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