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St Bede's College Catchment Area

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

St Bede's College is an other independent not applicable school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 3-19, with 744 pupils, and a capacity of 1145 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-19

Age range

744

Pupils

1,145

Capacity

65%

Fill rate

St Bede's College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Bede's College?

The catchment area for St Bede's College is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to St Bede's College is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Manchester may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Manchester before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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St Bede's College: 1145 places, 65% filled: places available

St Bede's College has a published admission number of 1145 places. 744 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1145 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

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 Bede's College: School Information

Full address
Alexandra Road South, Whalley Range, M16 8HX
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-19 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
105594

Other Not applicable Schools in

If St Bede's College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Manchester

St Bede's College shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Manchester. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to St Bede's College 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 Bede's College

What is the catchment area for St Bede's College?

The catchment area for St Bede's College is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Bede's College oversubscribed?

St Bede's College has a capacity of 1145 places and currently has 744 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Manchester.

What is the admissions policy for St Bede's College?

St Bede's College is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Manchester publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does St Bede's College cover?

St Bede's College is a not applicable school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 3-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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