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Manchester Senior Girls School Catchment Area

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

Manchester Senior Girls School is an other independent not applicable school in Salford , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 156 pupils, and a capacity of 160 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-16

Age range

156

Pupils

160

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Manchester Senior Girls School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Manchester Senior Girls School?

The catchment area for Manchester Senior Girls School is the geographic zone Salford 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, 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 Manchester Senior Girls 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Manchester Senior Girls School: 160 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Manchester Senior Girls School has a published admission number of 160 places. 156 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 160, 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.

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 →

Manchester Senior Girls School: School Information

Full address
138 Leicester Road, Salford, M7 4GB
Local authority
Salford
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Gender
Girls
DfE URN
141968

Other Not applicable Schools in Salford

If Manchester Senior Girls School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Salford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Manchester Senior Girls 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Manchester Senior Girls School

What is the catchment area for Manchester Senior Girls School?

The catchment area for Manchester Senior Girls School is the geographic zone Salford 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, 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 Manchester Senior Girls School oversubscribed?

Manchester Senior Girls School is operating close to its capacity of 160 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Manchester Senior Girls School?

Admission to Manchester Senior Girls 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 Manchester Senior Girls School cover?

Manchester Senior Girls School is a not applicable school in Salford, 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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