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St Agnes C of E Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Agnes C of E Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 445 pupils, and a capacity of 465 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

445

Pupils

465

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

St Agnes C of E Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Agnes C of E Primary School?

The catchment area for St Agnes C of E 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Agnes C of E Primary School is managed by Manchester and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

Find Manchester catchment area documents →

St Agnes C of E Primary School: 465 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

St Agnes C of E Primary School has a published admission number of 465 places. 445 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 465, Manchester's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 41.8% of pupils at St Agnes C of E 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 Manchester.

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 →

St Agnes C of E Primary School: School Information

Full address
50 Hamilton Road, Manchester, M13 0PE
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
41.8% of pupils
DfE URN
105500

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

If St Agnes C of E Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Manchester

St Agnes C of E Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Manchester. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Agnes C of E 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: St Agnes C of E Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Agnes C of E Primary School?

The catchment area for St Agnes C of E 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Agnes C of E Primary School oversubscribed?

St Agnes C of E Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 465 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Agnes C of E Primary School?

St Agnes C of E Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Manchester before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Agnes C of E Primary School cover?

St Agnes C of E Primary School 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 St Agnes C of E Primary School?

St Agnes C of E Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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