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Heaton Park Primary School Catchment Area

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

Heaton Park Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Manchester, Bury , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 418 pupils, and a capacity of 438 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

418

Pupils

438

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Heaton Park Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Heaton Park Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bury. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bury 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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Heaton Park Primary School — School Information

Full address
Cuckoo Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6TE
Local authority
Bury
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
19.4% of pupils
DfE URN
150484

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Frequently Asked Questions — Heaton Park Primary School

Is Heaton Park Primary School oversubscribed?

Heaton Park Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 438 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Heaton Park Primary School?

Admission to Heaton Park Primary School is managed by Bury. 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 Heaton Park Primary School cover?

Heaton Park Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, Bury, 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 Heaton Park Primary School?

Heaton Park Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.