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Manadon Vale Primary School Catchment Area

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

Manadon Vale Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Plymouth , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 416 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

416

Pupils

420

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Manadon Vale Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Manadon Vale Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Plymouth. 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: 99% 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 Plymouth 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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Manadon Vale Primary School — School Information

Full address
St Peter's Road, Manadon, Plymouth, PL5 3DL
Local authority
Plymouth
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
12.3% of pupils
DfE URN
143307

Other Primary Schools in Plymouth

If Manadon Vale Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Plymouth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Manadon Vale Primary School

Is Manadon Vale Primary School oversubscribed?

Manadon Vale Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Manadon Vale Primary School?

Admission to Manadon Vale Primary School is managed by Plymouth. 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 Manadon Vale Primary School cover?

Manadon Vale Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth, 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 Manadon Vale Primary School?

Manadon Vale Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.