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Brentnall Academy Catchment Area

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

Brentnall Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Salford , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 266 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

196

Pupils

266

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2022

Brentnall Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Brentnall Academy?

The catchment area for Brentnall Academy 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, Brentnall Academy 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.

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 →

Brentnall Academy: 266 places, 74% filled: places available

Brentnall Academy has a published admission number of 266 places. 196 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 266 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. 50.5% of pupils at Brentnall Academy 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 Salford.

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 →

Brentnall Academy: School Information

Full address
Northumberland Street, Higher Broughton, Salford, M7 4RP
Local authority
Salford
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
50.5% of pupils
DfE URN
149819

Other Primary Schools in Salford

If Brentnall Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Salford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Brentnall Academy 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: Brentnall Academy

What is the catchment area for Brentnall Academy?

The catchment area for Brentnall Academy 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 Brentnall Academy oversubscribed?

Brentnall Academy has a capacity of 266 places and currently has 196 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Salford.

What is the admissions policy for Brentnall Academy?

Admission to Brentnall Academy 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 Brentnall Academy cover?

Brentnall Academy is a primary school in 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 Brentnall Academy?

Brentnall Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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