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Lily Lane Primary School Catchment Area

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

Lily Lane Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 623 pupils, and a capacity of 690 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

623

Pupils

690

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2022

Lily Lane Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lily Lane Primary School?

The catchment area for Lily Lane 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.

As an academy, Lily Lane Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Manchester. 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: 90% 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 →

Lily Lane Primary School: 690 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

Lily Lane Primary School has a published admission number of 690 places. 623 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 690, 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 65.8% of pupils at Lily Lane Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of 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 →

Lily Lane Primary School: School Information

Full address
74 Kenyon Lane, Moston, Manchester, M40 9JP
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
65.8% of pupils
DfE URN
149671

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

If Lily Lane 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 Lily Lane 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: Lily Lane Primary School

What is the catchment area for Lily Lane Primary School?

The catchment area for Lily Lane 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 Lily Lane Primary School oversubscribed?

Lily Lane Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 690 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lily Lane Primary School?

Admission to Lily Lane 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 Lily Lane Primary School cover?

Lily Lane 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lily Lane Primary School?

Lily Lane Primary School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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