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Marlborough Road Academy Catchment Area

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

Marlborough Road Academy is an academy converter primary school in Salford , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 258 pupils, and a capacity of 369 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

258

Pupils

369

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Marlborough Road Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Marlborough Road Academy?

The catchment area for Marlborough Road Academy is the geographic zone Salford 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. Salford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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

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 →

Marlborough Road Academy: 369 places, 70% filled: places available

Marlborough Road Academy has a published admission number of 369 places. 258 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 369 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. 70.2% of pupils at Marlborough Road Academy 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 Salford.

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 →

Marlborough Road Academy: School Information

Full address
Dudley Street, Salford, M7 4XD
Local authority
Salford
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
70.2% of pupils
DfE URN
146792

Other Primary Schools in Salford

If Marlborough Road Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Salford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Marlborough Road 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: Marlborough Road Academy

What is the catchment area for Marlborough Road Academy?

The catchment area for Marlborough Road Academy is the geographic zone Salford 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. Salford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Marlborough Road Academy oversubscribed?

Marlborough Road Academy has a capacity of 369 places and currently has 258 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Salford.

What is the admissions policy for Marlborough Road Academy?

Admission to Marlborough Road Academy 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 Marlborough Road Academy cover?

Marlborough Road Academy is a primary school in Salford, 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 Marlborough Road Academy?

Marlborough Road Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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