Higher Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Higher Lane Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Manchester, Bury , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 512 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
512
Pupils
420
Capacity
122%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Higher Lane Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Higher Lane 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.
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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.
Find Bury catchment area documents →Higher Lane Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Egerton Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7EX
- Local authority
- Bury
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 14.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144575
Other Primary Schools in Manchester
If Higher Lane 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 — Higher Lane Primary School
Is Higher Lane Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Higher Lane Primary School currently has 512 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Higher Lane Primary School? ▾
Admission to Higher Lane 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 Higher Lane Primary School cover? ▾
Higher Lane 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 Higher Lane Primary School? ▾
Higher Lane Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.