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Barton Moss Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Barton Moss Community Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Manchester, Salford , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 222 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

222

Pupils

210

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Barton Moss Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Barton Moss Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Barton Moss Community Primary School is the geographic zone Salford 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. Salford 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 Moss Community Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Salford. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 222 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Salford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Salford catchment area documents →

Barton Moss Community Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit

Barton Moss Community Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 222 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 106%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Salford allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 53.2% of pupils at Barton Moss Community 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.

Salford 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 Salford school admissions →

Barton Moss Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Trippier Road, Peel Green, Manchester, M30 7PT
Local authority
Salford
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
53.2% of pupils
DfE URN
144459

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

If Barton Moss Community 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 Moss Community 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 Moss Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Barton Moss Community Primary School?

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

Is Barton Moss Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Barton Moss Community Primary School currently has 222 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Barton Moss Community Primary School?

Admission to Barton Moss Community Primary School is managed by Salford. 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 Moss Community Primary School cover?

Barton Moss Community Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, Salford, 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 Moss Community Primary School?

Barton Moss Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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