Philips High School Catchment Area
Philips High School is a academy converter secondary school in Manchester, Bury , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 872 pupils, and a capacity of 880 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
872
Pupils
880
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2022
Philips High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Philips High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bury. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →Philips High School — School Information
- Full address
- Higher Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7PH
- Local authority
- Bury
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 37% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 151027
Other Secondary Schools in Manchester
If Philips High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
Loreto High School Chorlton Catchment Area
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Our Lady's RC High School Catchment Area
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The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M20 6BX
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M24 2GL
St Patrick's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M30 7JJ
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M27 9QP
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Frequently Asked Questions — Philips High School
Is Philips High School oversubscribed? ▾
Philips High School is operating close to its capacity of 880 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Philips High School? ▾
Admission to Philips High 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 Philips High School cover? ▾
Philips High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Bury, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Philips High School? ▾
Philips High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.