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Philips High School Catchment Area

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

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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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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

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If Philips High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

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.