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Mechinoh School Catchment Area

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

Mechinoh School is an other independent not applicable school in Salford , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 76 pupils, and a capacity of 73 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

76

Pupils

73

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Mechinoh School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mechinoh School?

The catchment area for Mechinoh 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 Mechinoh 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 76 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 73 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 Salford 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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Mechinoh School: at or above its 73 place limit

Mechinoh School has a published admission number of 73 places. 76 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 73 places. Salford 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.

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 →

Mechinoh School: School Information

Full address
13 Upper Park Road, Salford, M7 4HY
Local authority
Salford
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
105999

Other Not applicable Schools in Salford

If Mechinoh 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 Mechinoh 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: Mechinoh School

What is the catchment area for Mechinoh School?

The catchment area for Mechinoh 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 Mechinoh School oversubscribed?

Yes, Mechinoh School currently has 76 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 73 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Mechinoh School?

Admission to Mechinoh 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 Mechinoh School cover?

Mechinoh 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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