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St Edmund's RC Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Edmund's RC Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Manchester, Salford , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 352 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

352

Pupils

315

Capacity

112%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

St Edmund's RC Primary School Catchment Area Information

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

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

Admission to St Edmund's RC Primary School is managed by Salford 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: 352 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 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 Salford 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 Edmund's RC Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 112% capacity

St Edmund's RC Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 352 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 112%. At 112% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Salford allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 41.5% of pupils at St Edmund's RC 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.

Salford 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 Salford school admissions →

St Edmund's RC Primary School: School Information

Full address
Queen Street, Little Hulton, Manchester, M38 0WH
Local authority
Salford
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
41.5% of pupils
DfE URN
135307

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

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

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Salford

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

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

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

Is St Edmund's RC Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, St Edmund's RC Primary School currently has 352 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

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

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

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

St Edmund's RC Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, Salford, 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 Edmund's RC Primary School?

St Edmund's RC Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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