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Seymour Road Academy Catchment Area

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

Seymour Road Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 458 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

458

Pupils

420

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Seymour Road Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Seymour Road Academy 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: 458 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 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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Seymour Road Academy — School Information

Full address
Seymour Road South, Manchester, M11 4PR
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
66.6% of pupils
DfE URN
139078

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

If Seymour Road Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Seymour Road Academy

Is Seymour Road Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Seymour Road Academy currently has 458 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Seymour Road Academy?

Admission to Seymour Road Academy 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 Seymour Road Academy cover?

Seymour Road Academy is a primary school in 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 Seymour Road Academy?

Seymour Road Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.