Lower Kersal Community Primary School Catchment Area
Lower Kersal Community Primary School is a community primary school in Salford , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 249 pupils, and a capacity of 251 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
249
Pupils
251
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Lower Kersal Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Lower Kersal Community Primary School?
The catchment area for Lower Kersal Community 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 Lower Kersal Community 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 →Lower Kersal Community Primary School: 251 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
Lower Kersal Community Primary School has a published admission number of 251 places. 249 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 251, 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. 48% of pupils at Lower Kersal Community 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 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 →
Lower Kersal Community Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- St Aidan's Grove, Salford, M7 3TN
- Local authority
- Salford
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 48% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105886
Other Primary Schools in Salford
If Lower Kersal Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Salford are the next closest alternatives.
Light Oaks Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · M6 8LU
Summerville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M6 7HB
Light Oaks Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · M6 8LU
The Friars Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M3 7EU
Monton Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M30 9JP
St Paul's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M7 3PT
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Lower Kersal Community 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.
St Hilda's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Manchester · 1.8 miles away
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Manchester · 2.1 miles away
Abbott Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Manchester · 2.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Lower Kersal Community Primary School
What is the catchment area for Lower Kersal Community Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Lower Kersal Community 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 Lower Kersal Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Lower Kersal Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 251 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Lower Kersal Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to Lower Kersal Community 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 Lower Kersal Community Primary School cover? ▾
Lower Kersal Community Primary School is a primary school in 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 Lower Kersal Community Primary School? ▾
Lower Kersal Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.