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Clifton Primary School Catchment Area

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

Clifton Primary School is a community primary school in Manchester, Salford , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 275 pupils, and a capacity of 345 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

275

Pupils

345

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Clifton Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Clifton Primary School?

The catchment area for Clifton Primary School is the geographic zone Salford uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Salford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Clifton Primary School is set by Salford and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Salford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Salford catchment area documents →

Clifton Primary School: 345 places, 80% filled: places available

Clifton Primary School has a published admission number of 345 places. 275 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 345 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 40.4% of pupils at Clifton Primary School 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.

Salford 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 Salford school admissions →

Clifton Primary School: School Information

Full address
Wroe Street, Clifton, Manchester, M27 6PF
Local authority
Salford
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
40.4% of pupils
DfE URN
105907

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Clifton Primary 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: Clifton Primary School

What is the catchment area for Clifton Primary School?

The catchment area for Clifton Primary School is the geographic zone Salford uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Salford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Clifton Primary School oversubscribed?

Clifton Primary School has a capacity of 345 places and currently has 275 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Salford.

What is the admissions policy for Clifton Primary School?

Admission to Clifton Primary School is managed by Salford. 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 Clifton Primary School cover?

Clifton Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, Salford, 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 Clifton Primary School?

Clifton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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