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Connell Co-Op College Catchment Area

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

Connell Co-Op College is a free s 16 to 19 all through school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 16-19, with 836 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby all through schools below.

16-19

Age range

836

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Connell Co-Op College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Connell Co-Op College?

The catchment area for Connell Co-Op College is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this all through 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 Connell Co-Op College is set by Manchester 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 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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Connell Co-Op College: 1050 places, 80% filled: places available

Connell Co-Op College has a published admission number of 1050 places. 836 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1050 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. 0% 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 →

Connell Co-Op College: School Information

Full address
301 Alan Turing Way, Manchester, M11 3BS
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase of education
All through
Age range
16-19 years
DfE URN
139730

Other All through Schools in Manchester

If Connell Co-Op College is oversubscribed, these all through schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest all through schools by distance

These are the all through schools closest to Connell Co-Op 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: Connell Co-Op College

What is the catchment area for Connell Co-Op College?

The catchment area for Connell Co-Op College is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this all through 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 Connell Co-Op College oversubscribed?

Connell Co-Op College has a capacity of 1050 places and currently has 836 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Manchester.

What is the admissions policy for Connell Co-Op College?

Admission to Connell Co-Op College 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 Connell Co-Op College cover?

Connell Co-Op College is a all through school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 16-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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