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Longsight Community Primary Catchment Area

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

Longsight Community Primary is a free s primary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 209 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

209

Pupils

210

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Longsight Community Primary Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Longsight Community Primary 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: 100% 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 Manchester 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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Longsight Community Primary — School Information

Full address
Farrer Road, Longsight, Manchester, M13 0QX
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
56% of pupils
DfE URN
139790

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

If Longsight Community Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Longsight Community Primary

Is Longsight Community Primary oversubscribed?

Longsight Community Primary is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Longsight Community Primary?

Admission to Longsight Community Primary 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 Longsight Community Primary cover?

Longsight Community Primary is a primary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Longsight Community Primary?

Longsight Community Primary was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.