Mossfield Primary School Catchment Area
Mossfield Primary School is a community primary school in Manchester, Salford , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 302 pupils, and a capacity of 390 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
302
Pupils
390
Capacity
77%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Mossfield Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Mossfield Primary School?
The catchment area for Mossfield Primary School is the geographic zone Salford uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Mossfield Primary 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.
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.
Find Salford catchment area documents →Mossfield Primary School: 390 places, 77% filled: places available
Mossfield Primary School has a published admission number of 390 places. 302 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 390 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 50% of pupils at Mossfield Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Manchester.
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 →
Mossfield Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Mossfield Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 6EH
- Local authority
- Salford
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 50% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105925
Other Primary Schools in Manchester
If Mossfield 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
Mersey Drive Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M45 8LN
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
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Mossfield Primary 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: Mossfield Primary School
What is the catchment area for Mossfield Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Mossfield Primary School is the geographic zone Salford uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Mossfield Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Mossfield Primary School has a capacity of 390 places and currently has 302 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Salford.
What is the admissions policy for Mossfield Primary School? ▾
Admission to Mossfield Primary 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 Mossfield Primary School cover? ▾
Mossfield Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, Salford, 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 Mossfield Primary School? ▾
Mossfield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.