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Southern Cross School Catchment Area

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

Southern Cross School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 9–16, with 165 pupils, and a capacity of 169 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

9–16

Age range

165

Pupils

169

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Southern Cross School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Southern Cross 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% 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 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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Southern Cross School — School Information

Full address
Roundwood Road, Northenden, Manchester, M22 4AB
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
9–16 years
Free school meals
75.8% of pupils
DfE URN
151407

Other Not applicable Schools in Manchester

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Southern Cross School

Is Southern Cross School oversubscribed?

Southern Cross School is operating close to its capacity of 169 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Southern Cross School?

Admission to Southern Cross 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 Southern Cross School cover?

Southern Cross School is a not applicable school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 9–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Southern Cross School?

Southern Cross School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.