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Heald Place Primary School Catchment Area

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

Heald Place Primary School is a community primary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 622 pupils, and a capacity of 570 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

622

Pupils

570

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Heald Place Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Heald Place Primary School?

The catchment area for Heald Place Primary School is the geographic zone Manchester 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. 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 Heald Place 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 622 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 570 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 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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Heald Place Primary School: at or above its 570 place limit

Heald Place Primary School has a published admission number of 570 places. 622 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 109%. The school is at or above its published limit of 570 places. Manchester 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. 37.5% of pupils at Heald Place Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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 →

Heald Place Primary School: School Information

Full address
Heald Place, Rusholme, Manchester, M14 7PN
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
37.5% of pupils
DfE URN
105422

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

If Heald Place 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 Heald Place 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: Heald Place Primary School

What is the catchment area for Heald Place Primary School?

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

Is Heald Place Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Heald Place Primary School currently has 622 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 570 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Heald Place Primary School?

Admission to Heald Place 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 Heald Place Primary School cover?

Heald Place 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.

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