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Plymouth Grove Primary School Catchment Area

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

Plymouth Grove Primary School is a community primary school in Ardwick, Manchester , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 394 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

394

Pupils

472

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Plymouth Grove Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Plymouth Grove Primary School?

The catchment area for Plymouth Grove Primary School 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.

The catchment area for Plymouth Grove Primary School is set by Manchester 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 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 →

Plymouth Grove Primary School: 472 places, 83% filled: places available

Plymouth Grove Primary School has a published admission number of 472 places. 394 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 472 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. 68.8% of pupils at Plymouth Grove 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 Ardwick.

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 →

Plymouth Grove Primary School: School Information

Full address
Plymouth Grove West, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Ardwick, M13 0AQ
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
68.8% of pupils
DfE URN
105443

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Plymouth Grove 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Plymouth Grove Primary School

What is the catchment area for Plymouth Grove Primary School?

The catchment area for Plymouth Grove Primary School 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 Plymouth Grove Primary School oversubscribed?

Plymouth Grove Primary School has a capacity of 472 places and currently has 394 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Manchester.

What is the admissions policy for Plymouth Grove Primary School?

Admission to Plymouth Grove Primary 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 Plymouth Grove Primary School cover?

Plymouth Grove Primary School is a primary school in Ardwick, 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 Plymouth Grove Primary School?

Plymouth Grove Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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