Irlam Endowed Primary School Catchment Area
Irlam Endowed Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Manchester, Salford , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 238 pupils, and a capacity of 248 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
238
Pupils
248
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Irlam Endowed Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Irlam Endowed Primary School?
The catchment area for Irlam Endowed Primary School is the geographic zone Salford 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. Salford 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 Irlam Endowed Primary School is set by Salford and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Salford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Salford catchment area documents →Irlam Endowed Primary School: 248 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
Irlam Endowed Primary School has a published admission number of 248 places. 238 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 248, Salford'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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.8% of pupils at Irlam Endowed Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Salford.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Salford 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 Salford school admissions →
Irlam Endowed Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Chapel Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 6EE
- Local authority
- Salford
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 22.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105939
Other Primary Schools in Manchester
If Irlam Endowed Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley Catchment Area
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Mersey Drive Community Primary School Catchment Area
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Chapelfield Primary School Catchment Area
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St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Catchment Area
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St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Irlam Endowed 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Irlam Endowed Primary School
What is the catchment area for Irlam Endowed Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Irlam Endowed Primary School is the geographic zone Salford 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. Salford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Irlam Endowed Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Irlam Endowed Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 248 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Irlam Endowed Primary School? ▾
Admission to Irlam Endowed Primary School is managed by Salford. 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 Irlam Endowed Primary School cover? ▾
Irlam Endowed Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, Salford, 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 Irlam Endowed Primary School? ▾
Irlam Endowed Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.