Co-op Academy New Islington Catchment Area
Co-op Academy New Islington is a free s primary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 381 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
381
Pupils
420
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Co-op Academy New Islington Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Co-op Academy New Islington?
The catchment area for Co-op Academy New Islington is the geographic zone Manchester 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. Manchester 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 Co-op Academy New Islington is set by Manchester and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Co-op Academy New Islington: 420 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
Co-op Academy New Islington has a published admission number of 420 places. 381 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Manchester's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Manchester.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Manchester 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 Manchester school admissions →
Co-op Academy New Islington: School Information
- Full address
- 10 Hugh Oldham Way, New Islington Marina, Manchester, M4 6EY
- Local authority
- Manchester
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 15.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139598
Other Primary Schools in Manchester
If Co-op Academy New Islington is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley Catchment Area
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Mersey Drive Community Primary School Catchment Area
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Chapelfield Primary School Catchment Area
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St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M45 8PL
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Co-op Academy New Islington 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Co-op Academy New Islington
What is the catchment area for Co-op Academy New Islington? ▾
The catchment area for Co-op Academy New Islington is the geographic zone Manchester 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. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Co-op Academy New Islington oversubscribed? ▾
Co-op Academy New Islington is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Co-op Academy New Islington? ▾
Admission to Co-op Academy New Islington 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 Co-op Academy New Islington cover? ▾
Co-op Academy New Islington is a primary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.