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Oasis Academy Aspinal Catchment Area

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

Oasis Academy Aspinal is an academy converter primary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 216 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

216

Pupils

236

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Oasis Academy Aspinal Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Oasis Academy Aspinal?

The catchment area for Oasis Academy Aspinal is the geographic zone Manchester 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. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Oasis Academy Aspinal sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Manchester. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Oasis Academy Aspinal: 236 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity

Oasis Academy Aspinal has a published admission number of 236 places. 216 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 236, Manchester's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 53.2% of pupils at Oasis Academy Aspinal 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.

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 →

Oasis Academy Aspinal: School Information

Full address
Broadacre Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7NY
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
53.2% of pupils
DfE URN
140052

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

If Oasis Academy Aspinal is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Oasis Academy Aspinal 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: Oasis Academy Aspinal

What is the catchment area for Oasis Academy Aspinal?

The catchment area for Oasis Academy Aspinal is the geographic zone Manchester 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. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Oasis Academy Aspinal oversubscribed?

Oasis Academy Aspinal is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Oasis Academy Aspinal?

Admission to Oasis Academy Aspinal 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 Oasis Academy Aspinal cover?

Oasis Academy Aspinal is a primary school in Manchester, 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 Oasis Academy Aspinal?

Oasis Academy Aspinal was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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