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Meade Hill School Catchment Area

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

Meade Hill School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 195 pupils, and a capacity of 176 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

195

Pupils

176

Capacity

111%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Meade Hill School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Meade Hill School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Manchester. 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: 195 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 176 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Meade Hill School — School Information

Full address
Chain Road, Higher Blackley, Manchester, M9 6GN
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–16 years
Free school meals
71.3% of pupils
DfE URN
151406

Other Not applicable Schools in Manchester

If Meade Hill School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Meade Hill School

Is Meade Hill School oversubscribed?

Yes — Meade Hill School currently has 195 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 176 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Meade Hill School?

Admission to Meade Hill School 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 Meade Hill School cover?

Meade Hill School is a not applicable school in 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 Meade Hill School?

Meade Hill School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.