Manchester Academy Catchment Area
Manchester Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1117 pupils, and a capacity of 1170 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,117
Pupils
1,170
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Manchester Academy Catchment Area Information
Admission to Manchester Academy is managed by Manchester and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Manchester Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Moss Lane East, Moss Side, Manchester, M14 4PX
- Local authority
- Manchester
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Religious character
- Christian
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 53.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134224
Other Secondary Schools in Manchester
If Manchester Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
Loreto High School Chorlton Catchment Area
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Our Lady's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M9 0RP
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M20 6BX
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M24 2GL
St Patrick's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M30 7JJ
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M27 9QP
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Frequently Asked Questions — Manchester Academy
Is Manchester Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Manchester Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1170 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Manchester Academy? ▾
Manchester Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Manchester before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Manchester Academy cover? ▾
Manchester Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Manchester Academy? ▾
Manchester Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.