Manchester Secondary PRU Catchment Area
Manchester Secondary PRU is a pupil referral unit not applicable school in Chorlton, Manchester , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 221 pupils, and a capacity of 170 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
221
Pupils
170
Capacity
130%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Manchester Secondary PRU Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Manchester Secondary PRU is set by Manchester 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 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 Secondary PRU — School Information
- Full address
- Mersey Valley Campus, Barlow Hall Road, Chorlton, M21 7JJ
- Local authority
- Manchester
- School type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 80.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136743
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Frequently Asked Questions — Manchester Secondary PRU
Is Manchester Secondary PRU oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Manchester Secondary PRU currently has 221 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 170 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Manchester Secondary PRU? ▾
Admission to Manchester Secondary PRU 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 Manchester Secondary PRU cover? ▾
Manchester Secondary PRU is a not applicable school in Chorlton, 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 Secondary PRU? ▾
Manchester Secondary PRU was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.