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Piper Hill High School Catchment Area

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

Piper Hill High School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 281 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–19

Age range

281

Pupils

240

Capacity

117%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2013

Piper Hill High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Piper Hill High School 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 281 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 240 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Piper Hill High School — School Information

Full address
Firbank Road, Newall Green, Manchester, M23 2YS
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–19 years
Free school meals
59.4% of pupils
DfE URN
141805

Other Not applicable Schools in Manchester

If Piper Hill High School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Hill High School

Is Piper Hill High School oversubscribed?

Yes — Piper Hill High School currently has 281 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 240 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Piper Hill High School?

Admission to Piper Hill High 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 Piper Hill High School cover?

Piper Hill High School is a not applicable school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Piper Hill High School?

Piper Hill High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.