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Cloughside College Catchment Area

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

Cloughside College is a community special not applicable school in Manchester, Bury , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 16 pupils, and a capacity of 62 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-19

Age range

16

Pupils

62

Capacity

26%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Cloughside College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cloughside College?

The catchment area for Cloughside College is the geographic zone Bury uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Bury 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 Cloughside College is set by Bury 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 Bury before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bury catchment area documents →

Cloughside College: 62 places, 26% filled: places available

Cloughside College has a published admission number of 62 places. 16 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 26%. At 26% full, the school currently has headroom below its 62 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. 50% of pupils at Cloughside College 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.

Bury 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 Bury school admissions →

Cloughside College: School Information

Full address
Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3BL
Local authority
Bury
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
Free school meals
50% of pupils
DfE URN
105376

Other Not applicable Schools in Manchester

If Cloughside College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Cloughside College 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: Cloughside College

What is the catchment area for Cloughside College?

The catchment area for Cloughside College is the geographic zone Bury uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Bury publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Cloughside College oversubscribed?

Cloughside College has a capacity of 62 places and currently has 16 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bury.

What is the admissions policy for Cloughside College?

Admission to Cloughside College is managed by Bury. 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 Cloughside College cover?

Cloughside College is a not applicable school in Manchester, Bury, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cloughside College?

Cloughside College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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