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Carr Manor Community School Catchment Area

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

Carr Manor Community School is a foundation special school in Leeds , serving pupils aged 2-19, with 1542 pupils, and a capacity of 1509 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-19

Age range

1,542

Pupils

1,509

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Carr Manor Community School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Carr Manor Community School?

Carr Manor Community School is a special school in Leeds, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Leeds allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.

Admission to Carr Manor Community School follows a different process from mainstream schools. Leeds assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement. Catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

Currently oversubscribed: 1542 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1509 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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For more information on how Leeds assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

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Carr Manor Community School: at or above its 1509 place limit

Carr Manor Community School has a published admission number of 1509 places. 1542 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1509 places. Leeds allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 27.3% of pupils at Carr Manor Community School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Leeds.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Carr Manor Community School: School Information

Full address
Carr Manor Road, Leeds, LS17 5DJ
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Special
Age range
2-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
27.3% of pupils
DfE URN
108059

Other Special Schools in Leeds

If Carr Manor Community School is oversubscribed, these special schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest special schools by distance

These are the special schools closest to Carr Manor Community 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: Carr Manor Community School

What is the catchment area for Carr Manor Community School?

Carr Manor Community School is a special school in Leeds, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Leeds allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.

Is Carr Manor Community School oversubscribed?

Yes, Carr Manor Community School currently has 1542 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1509 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Carr Manor Community School?

Admission to Carr Manor Community School is managed by Leeds. 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 Carr Manor Community School cover?

Carr Manor Community School is a special school in Leeds, serving pupils aged 2-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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