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St Ann's RC Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Ann's RC Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Manchester, Trafford , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 424 pupils, and a capacity of 463 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

424

Pupils

463

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

St Ann's RC Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Ann's RC Primary School?

The catchment area for St Ann's RC Primary School is the geographic zone Trafford 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. Trafford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Ann's RC Primary School is managed by Trafford 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: 92% 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 Trafford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Trafford catchment area documents →

St Ann's RC Primary School: 463 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity

St Ann's RC Primary School has a published admission number of 463 places. 424 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 463, Trafford'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. 21.3% of pupils at St Ann's RC Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Trafford.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Trafford 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 Trafford school admissions →

St Ann's RC Primary School: School Information

Full address
Derbyshire Lane, Stretford, Manchester, M32 8SH
Local authority
Trafford
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
21.3% of pupils
DfE URN
133284

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

If St Ann's RC Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Trafford

St Ann's RC Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Trafford. 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 Ann's RC 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 Ann's RC Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Ann's RC Primary School?

The catchment area for St Ann's RC Primary School is the geographic zone Trafford 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. Trafford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Ann's RC Primary School oversubscribed?

St Ann's RC Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 463 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Ann's RC Primary School?

St Ann's RC Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Trafford before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Ann's RC Primary School cover?

St Ann's RC Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, Trafford, 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 Ann's RC Primary School?

St Ann's RC Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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