Burnage Academy for Boys Catchment Area
Burnage Academy for Boys is an academy converter secondary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 983 pupils, and a capacity of 1086 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-16
Age range
983
Pupils
1,086
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2018
Burnage Academy for Boys Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Burnage Academy for Boys?
The catchment area for Burnage Academy for Boys is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Burnage Academy for Boys 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.
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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.
Find Manchester catchment area documents →Burnage Academy for Boys: 1086 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
Burnage Academy for Boys has a published admission number of 1086 places. 983 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1086, Manchester's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 49.7% of pupils at Burnage Academy for Boys 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.
Manchester 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 Manchester school admissions →
Burnage Academy for Boys: School Information
- Full address
- Burnage Lane, Burnage, Manchester, M19 1ER
- Local authority
- Manchester
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 49.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140703
Other Secondary Schools in Manchester
If Burnage Academy for Boys is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
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The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Catchment Area
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Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Catchment Area
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St Patrick's RC High School Catchment Area
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St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Burnage Academy for Boys 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Burnage Academy for Boys
What is the catchment area for Burnage Academy for Boys? ▾
The catchment area for Burnage Academy for Boys is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Burnage Academy for Boys oversubscribed? ▾
Burnage Academy for Boys is operating close to its capacity of 1086 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Burnage Academy for Boys? ▾
Admission to Burnage Academy for Boys 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 Burnage Academy for Boys cover? ▾
Burnage Academy for Boys is a secondary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Burnage Academy for Boys? ▾
Burnage Academy for Boys was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.