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Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area

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

Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is an other independent not applicable school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 287 pupils, and a capacity of 234 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

287

Pupils

234

Capacity

123%

Fill rate

Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls?

The catchment area for Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Manchester may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Currently oversubscribed: 287 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 234 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Manchester before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls: heavily oversubscribed at 123% capacity

Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls has a published admission number of 234 places. 287 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 123%. At 123% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Manchester allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

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 →

Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls: School Information

Full address
141 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M20 2PQ
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Islam
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
130318

Other Not applicable Schools in Manchester

If Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Other Islam Schools in Manchester

Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls shares its religious character with these Islam schools across Manchester. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 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: Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls

What is the catchment area for Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls?

The catchment area for Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls oversubscribed?

Yes, Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls currently has 287 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 234 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls?

Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Manchester publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls cover?

Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is a not applicable 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.

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