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IncludEd Learning Catchment Area

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

IncludEd Learning is an other independent special not applicable school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 15 pupils, and a capacity of 16 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-16

Age range

15

Pupils

16

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

IncludEd Learning Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for IncludEd Learning?

The catchment area for IncludEd Learning is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 IncludEd Learning is set by Manchester and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

IncludEd Learning: 16 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

IncludEd Learning has a published admission number of 16 places. 15 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 16, Manchester's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

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 →

IncludEd Learning: School Information

Full address
8 Alexandra Road South, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8ER
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
141207

Other Not applicable Schools in Manchester

If IncludEd Learning is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to IncludEd Learning 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: IncludEd Learning

What is the catchment area for IncludEd Learning?

The catchment area for IncludEd Learning is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 IncludEd Learning oversubscribed?

IncludEd Learning is operating close to its capacity of 16 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for IncludEd Learning?

Admission to IncludEd Learning 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 IncludEd Learning cover?

IncludEd Learning is a not applicable school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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