Grange School Catchment Area
Grange School is a academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 275 pupils, and a capacity of 220 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–19
Age range
275
Pupils
220
Capacity
125%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Grange School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Grange School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Manchester. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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.
Find Manchester catchment area documents →Grange School — School Information
- Full address
- Matthews Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M12 4GR
- Local authority
- Manchester
- School type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4–19 years
- Free school meals
- 68.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145845
Other Not applicable Schools in Manchester
If Grange School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
Cloughside College Catchment Area
Community special school · M25 3BL
Moor Allerton Preparatory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · M20 2PW
The Manchester Grammar School Catchment Area
Other independent school · M13 0XT
Manchester High School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · M14 6HS
Withington Girls' School Catchment Area
Other independent school · M14 6BL
Manchester Muslim Preparatory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · M20 2PQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Grange School
Is Grange School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Grange School currently has 275 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 220 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Grange School? ▾
Admission to Grange 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 Grange School cover? ▾
Grange School is a not applicable school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Grange School? ▾
Grange School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.