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Moor Allerton Preparatory School Catchment Area

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

Moor Allerton Preparatory School is an other independent not applicable school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 251 pupils, and a capacity of 340 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-11

Age range

251

Pupils

340

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

Moor Allerton Preparatory School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Moor Allerton Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Moor Allerton Preparatory School is the geographic zone Manchester 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. Manchester 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 Moor Allerton Preparatory School is set by Manchester 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 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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Moor Allerton Preparatory School: 340 places, 74% filled: places available

Moor Allerton Preparatory School has a published admission number of 340 places. 251 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 340 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.

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

Manchester 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 Manchester school admissions →

Moor Allerton Preparatory School: School Information

Full address
131 Barlow Moor Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2PW
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-11 years
DfE URN
105585

Other Not applicable Schools in Manchester

If Moor Allerton Preparatory School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Moor Allerton Preparatory 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: Moor Allerton Preparatory School

What is the catchment area for Moor Allerton Preparatory School?

The catchment area for Moor Allerton Preparatory School is the geographic zone Manchester 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. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Moor Allerton Preparatory School oversubscribed?

Moor Allerton Preparatory School has a capacity of 340 places and currently has 251 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Manchester.

What is the admissions policy for Moor Allerton Preparatory School?

Admission to Moor Allerton Preparatory 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 Moor Allerton Preparatory School cover?

Moor Allerton Preparatory School is a not applicable school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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