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Branwood Preparatory School Catchment Area

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

Branwood Preparatory School is an other independent not applicable school in Manchester, Salford , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 150 pupils, and a capacity of 200 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-11

Age range

150

Pupils

200

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Branwood Preparatory School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Branwood Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Branwood Preparatory School is the geographic zone Salford uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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.

The catchment area for Branwood Preparatory School is set by Salford and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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.

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Branwood Preparatory School: 200 places, 75% filled: places available

Branwood Preparatory School has a published admission number of 200 places. 150 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 200 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.

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 →

Branwood Preparatory School: School Information

Full address
Stafford Road, Monton, Manchester, M30 9HN
Local authority
Salford
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
DfE URN
105991

Other Not applicable Schools in Manchester

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

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Branwood Preparatory 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: Branwood Preparatory School

What is the catchment area for Branwood Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Branwood Preparatory School is the geographic zone Salford uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Branwood Preparatory School oversubscribed?

Branwood Preparatory School has a capacity of 200 places and currently has 150 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Salford.

What is the admissions policy for Branwood Preparatory School?

Admission to Branwood Preparatory 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 Branwood Preparatory School cover?

Branwood Preparatory School is a not applicable 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.

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