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Barton Clough Primary School Catchment Area

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

Barton Clough Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Manchester, Trafford , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 171 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

171

Pupils

210

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Barton Clough Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Barton Clough Primary School?

The catchment area for Barton Clough Primary School is the geographic zone Trafford 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. Trafford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Barton Clough Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Trafford. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 →

Barton Clough Primary School: 210 places, 81% filled: places available

Barton Clough Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 171 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 46.2% of pupils at Barton Clough 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.

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 →

Barton Clough Primary School: School Information

Full address
Audley Avenue, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9TG
Local authority
Trafford
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
46.2% of pupils
DfE URN
144649

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

If Barton Clough 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 Barton Clough 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: Barton Clough Primary School

What is the catchment area for Barton Clough Primary School?

The catchment area for Barton Clough Primary School is the geographic zone Trafford 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. Trafford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Barton Clough Primary School oversubscribed?

Barton Clough Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 171 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Trafford.

What is the admissions policy for Barton Clough Primary School?

Admission to Barton Clough Primary 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 Barton Clough Primary School cover?

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

What is the Ofsted rating for Barton Clough Primary School?

Barton Clough Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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