CHS South Catchment Area
CHS South is a free s secondary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1128 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,128
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
CHS South Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at CHS South are allocated by Manchester using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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 →CHS South — School Information
- Full address
- 451 Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7SX
- Local authority
- Manchester
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 46.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145873
Other Secondary Schools in Manchester
If CHS South is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
Loreto High School Chorlton Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M21 7SW
Our Lady's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M9 0RP
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M20 6BX
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M24 2GL
St Patrick's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M30 7JJ
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M27 9QP
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Frequently Asked Questions — CHS South
Is CHS South oversubscribed? ▾
CHS South is operating close to its capacity of 1200 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for CHS South? ▾
Admission to CHS South 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 CHS South cover? ▾
CHS South 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 CHS South? ▾
CHS South was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.