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Manorside Academy Catchment Area

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

Manorside Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 422 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

422

Pupils

420

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2018

Manorside Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Manorside Academy?

The catchment area for Manorside Academy is the geographic zone Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Manorside Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 422 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes the 2027 Manorside Academy numbers →

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

Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole catchment area documents →

Manorside Academy: at or above its 420 place limit

Manorside Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 422 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 31.2% of pupils at Manorside Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

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

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole school admissions →

Manorside Academy: School Information

Full address
Evering Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 4JG
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
31.2% of pupils
DfE URN
141745

Other Primary Schools in Poole

If Manorside Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Poole are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Manorside Academy 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: Manorside Academy

What is the catchment area for Manorside Academy?

The catchment area for Manorside Academy is the geographic zone Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Manorside Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Manorside Academy currently has 422 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Manorside Academy?

Admission to Manorside Academy is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. 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 Manorside Academy cover?

Manorside Academy is a primary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Manorside Academy?

Manorside Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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