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Royal School, Manchester Catchment Area

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

Royal School, Manchester is a non-maintained special not applicable school in Stockport , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 63 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-19

Age range

63

Pupils

80

Capacity

79%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2012

Royal School, Manchester Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Royal School, Manchester?

The catchment area for Royal School, Manchester is the geographic zone Stockport uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Stockport 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 Royal School, Manchester is set by Stockport 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 Stockport before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Stockport catchment area documents →

Royal School, Manchester: 80 places, 79% filled: places available

Royal School, Manchester has a published admission number of 80 places. 63 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 80 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. 42.2% of pupils at Royal School, Manchester 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 Stockport.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Stockport 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 Stockport school admissions →

Royal School, Manchester: School Information

Full address
Stanley Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 6RQ
Local authority
Stockport
School type
Non-maintained special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-19 years
Free school meals
42.2% of pupils
DfE URN
106166

Other Not applicable Schools in Stockport

If Royal School, Manchester is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Stockport are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Royal School, Manchester 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: Royal School, Manchester

What is the catchment area for Royal School, Manchester?

The catchment area for Royal School, Manchester is the geographic zone Stockport uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Stockport publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Royal School, Manchester oversubscribed?

Royal School, Manchester has a capacity of 80 places and currently has 63 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Stockport.

What is the admissions policy for Royal School, Manchester?

Admission to Royal School, Manchester is managed by Stockport. 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 Royal School, Manchester cover?

Royal School, Manchester is a not applicable school in Stockport, serving pupils aged 4-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Royal School, Manchester?

Royal School, Manchester was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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