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Russell Scott Primary School Catchment Area

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

Russell Scott Primary School is a community primary school in Manchester, Tameside , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 448 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

448

Pupils

472

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Russell Scott Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Russell Scott Primary School is set by Tameside and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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 Tameside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Tameside catchment area documents →

Russell Scott Primary School — School Information

Full address
Clare Street, Denton, Manchester, M34 3LQ
Local authority
Tameside
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
36.7% of pupils
DfE URN
106206

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

If Russell Scott Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Russell Scott Primary School

Is Russell Scott Primary School oversubscribed?

Russell Scott Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 472 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Russell Scott Primary School?

Admission to Russell Scott Primary School is managed by Tameside. 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 Russell Scott Primary School cover?

Russell Scott Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, Tameside, 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 Russell Scott Primary School?

Russell Scott Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.