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St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 226 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

226

Pupils

210

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 226 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 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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St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Rackhouse Road, Northern Moor, Manchester, M23 0BW
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
39.4% of pupils
DfE URN
151028

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Frequently Asked Questions — St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Is St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 226 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy cover?

St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary 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 St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.