Gorton Primary School Catchment Area
Gorton Primary School is a free s primary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 431 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
431
Pupils
472
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Gorton Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Gorton Primary School 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.
Find Manchester catchment area documents →Gorton Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Mount Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7GR
- Local authority
- Manchester
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 55.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143763
Other Primary Schools in Manchester
If Gorton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M26 1EU
Mersey Drive Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M45 8LN
Chapelfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M26 1LH
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M25 2BW
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
Voluntary aided school · M25 1BP
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Frequently Asked Questions — Gorton Primary School
Is Gorton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Gorton Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 472 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Gorton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Gorton Primary 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 Gorton Primary School cover? ▾
Gorton Primary School 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 Gorton Primary School? ▾
Gorton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.