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Manor Abbey School Catchment Area

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

Manor Abbey School is a free s special not applicable school in Stoke-on-Trent , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 14 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

14

Pupils

70

Capacity

20%

Fill rate

Manor Abbey School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Manor Abbey School?

The catchment area for Manor Abbey School is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent 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. Stoke-on-Trent 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 Manor Abbey School is set by Stoke-on-Trent and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Stoke-on-Trent catchment area documents →

Manor Abbey School: 70 places, 20% filled: places available

Manor Abbey School has a published admission number of 70 places. 14 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 20%. At 20% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 71.4% of pupils at Manor Abbey School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Stoke-on-Trent.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent school admissions →

Manor Abbey School: School Information

Full address
Greasley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8LG
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
71.4% of pupils
DfE URN
150771

Other Not applicable Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If Manor Abbey School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Manor Abbey 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: Manor Abbey School

What is the catchment area for Manor Abbey School?

The catchment area for Manor Abbey School is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent 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. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Manor Abbey School oversubscribed?

Manor Abbey School has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 14 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Stoke-on-Trent.

What is the admissions policy for Manor Abbey School?

Admission to Manor Abbey School is managed by Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Manor Abbey School cover?

Manor Abbey School is a not applicable school in Stoke-on-Trent, 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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