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Flixton Primary School Catchment Area

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

Flixton Primary School is a community primary school in Manchester, Trafford , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 445 pupils, and a capacity of 428 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

445

Pupils

428

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Flixton Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Flixton Primary School?

The catchment area for Flixton Primary School is the geographic zone Trafford 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. Trafford 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 Flixton Primary School is set by Trafford and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 445 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 428 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 Trafford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Trafford catchment area documents →

Flixton Primary School: at or above its 428 place limit

Flixton Primary School has a published admission number of 428 places. 445 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 428 places. Trafford 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. 2.7% 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.

Trafford 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 Trafford school admissions →

Flixton Primary School: School Information

Full address
Delamere Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 5QL
Local authority
Trafford
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
2.7% of pupils
DfE URN
106318

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

If Flixton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Flixton Primary School 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: Flixton Primary School

What is the catchment area for Flixton Primary School?

The catchment area for Flixton Primary School is the geographic zone Trafford 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. Trafford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Flixton Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Flixton Primary School currently has 445 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 428 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Flixton Primary School?

Admission to Flixton Primary School is managed by Trafford. 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 Flixton Primary School cover?

Flixton Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, Trafford, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Flixton Primary School?

Flixton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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