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Briscoe Lane Academy Catchment Area

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

Briscoe Lane Academy is a academy converter primary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 641 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

641

Pupils

315

Capacity

203%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Briscoe Lane Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Briscoe Lane Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Manchester. 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: 641 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 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 Manchester 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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Briscoe Lane Academy — School Information

Full address
Briscoe Lane, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 2TB
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
67.7% of pupils
DfE URN
138653

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If Briscoe Lane Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Briscoe Lane Academy

Is Briscoe Lane Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Briscoe Lane Academy currently has 641 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Briscoe Lane Academy?

Admission to Briscoe Lane Academy 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 Briscoe Lane Academy cover?

Briscoe Lane Academy 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Briscoe Lane Academy?

Briscoe Lane Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.