Didsbury High School Catchment Area
Didsbury High School is a free s secondary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1181 pupils, and a capacity of 1350 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,181
Pupils
1,350
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Didsbury High School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Didsbury High School are allocated by Manchester using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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 →Didsbury High School — School Information
- Full address
- 4 The Avenue, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2ET
- Local authority
- Manchester
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 40% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143729
Other Secondary Schools in Manchester
If Didsbury High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
Loreto High School Chorlton Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M21 7SW
Our Lady's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M9 0RP
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M20 6BX
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M24 2GL
St Patrick's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M30 7JJ
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M27 9QP
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Frequently Asked Questions — Didsbury High School
Is Didsbury High School oversubscribed? ▾
Didsbury High School has a capacity of 1350 places and currently has 1181 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Manchester.
What is the admissions policy for Didsbury High School? ▾
Admission to Didsbury High School 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 Didsbury High School cover? ▾
Didsbury High School is a secondary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Didsbury High School? ▾
Didsbury High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.