Mersey Drive Community Primary School Catchment Area
Mersey Drive Community Primary School is a community primary school in Manchester, Bury , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
196
Pupils
236
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Mersey Drive Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Mersey Drive Community Primary School is set by Bury 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 Bury before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bury catchment area documents →Mersey Drive Community Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Mersey Drive, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8LN
- Local authority
- Bury
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 44.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105299
Other Primary Schools in Manchester
If Mersey Drive Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M26 1EU
Chapelfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M26 1LH
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M25 2BW
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M45 8PL
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M25 1BP
Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M25 3AS
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mersey Drive Community Primary School
Is Mersey Drive Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Mersey Drive Community Primary School has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 196 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bury.
What is the admissions policy for Mersey Drive Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to Mersey Drive Community Primary School is managed by Bury. 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 Mersey Drive Community Primary School cover? ▾
Mersey Drive Community Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, Bury, 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 Mersey Drive Community Primary School? ▾
Mersey Drive Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.