Moor Allerton Preparatory School Catchment Area
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.
Find Manchester catchment area documents →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.
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Withington Girls' School Catchment Area
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Manchester Muslim Preparatory School Catchment Area
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Manchester Hospital School Catchment Area
Community special school · M13 9WL
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.
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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.