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CofE School of the Resurrection Catchment Area

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

CofE School of the Resurrection is a voluntary aided primary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

210

Pupils

210

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

CofE School of the Resurrection Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for CofE School of the Resurrection?

The catchment area for CofE School of the Resurrection 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to CofE School of the Resurrection is managed by Manchester and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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CofE School of the Resurrection: at or above its 210 place limit

CofE School of the Resurrection has a published admission number of 210 places. 210 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Manchester allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 47.1% of pupils at CofE School of the Resurrection 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.

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 →

CofE School of the Resurrection: School Information

Full address
Pilgrim Drive, Beswick, Manchester, M11 3TJ
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
47.1% of pupils
DfE URN
105547

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

If CofE School of the Resurrection is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Manchester

CofE School of the Resurrection shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Manchester. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to CofE School of the Resurrection 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: CofE School of the Resurrection

What is the catchment area for CofE School of the Resurrection?

The catchment area for CofE School of the Resurrection 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is CofE School of the Resurrection oversubscribed?

Yes, CofE School of the Resurrection currently has 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for CofE School of the Resurrection?

CofE School of the Resurrection uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Manchester before each admissions cycle.

What age range does CofE School of the Resurrection cover?

CofE School of the Resurrection is a primary school in Manchester, 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 CofE School of the Resurrection?

CofE School of the Resurrection was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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