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Chorlton High School Catchment Area

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

Chorlton High School is a academy converter secondary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1529 pupils, and a capacity of 1530 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,529

Pupils

1,530

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Chorlton High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Chorlton High 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: 100% 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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Chorlton High School — School Information

Full address
Nell Lane, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 7SL
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
29.7% of pupils
DfE URN
139148

Other Secondary Schools in Manchester

If Chorlton High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Chorlton High School

Is Chorlton High School oversubscribed?

Chorlton High School is operating close to its capacity of 1530 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Chorlton High School?

Admission to Chorlton High 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 Chorlton High School cover?

Chorlton High School 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 Chorlton High School?

Chorlton High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.