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Brookburn Community School Catchment Area

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

Brookburn Community School is a academy converter primary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 429 pupils, and a capacity of 476 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

429

Pupils

476

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Brookburn Community School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Brookburn Community School 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Brookburn Community School — School Information

Full address
Brookburn Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 8EH
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
8% of pupils
DfE URN
144131

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If Brookburn Community School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Brookburn Community School

Is Brookburn Community School oversubscribed?

Brookburn Community School is operating close to its capacity of 476 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Brookburn Community School?

Admission to Brookburn Community School 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 Brookburn Community School cover?

Brookburn Community School 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 Brookburn Community School?

Brookburn Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.