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St Hilda's CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Hilda's CofE Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Manchester, Trafford , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 341 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

212

Pupils

341

Capacity

62%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Hilda's CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Hilda's CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for St Hilda's CofE 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 Hilda's CofE 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.

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 Hilda's CofE Primary School: 341 places, 62% filled: places available

St Hilda's CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 341 places. 212 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 62%. At 62% full, the school currently has headroom below its 341 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 28.1% of pupils at St Hilda's CofE 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 Hilda's CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Warwick Road South, Firswood, Manchester, M16 0SH
Local authority
Trafford
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
28.1% of pupils
DfE URN
147552

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

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

Other Church of England Schools in Trafford

St Hilda's CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England 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 Hilda's CofE 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 Hilda's CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Hilda's CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for St Hilda's CofE 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 Hilda's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

St Hilda's CofE Primary School has a capacity of 341 places and currently has 212 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Trafford.

What is the admissions policy for St Hilda's CofE Primary School?

St Hilda's CofE 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 Hilda's CofE Primary School cover?

St Hilda's CofE 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 Hilda's CofE Primary School?

St Hilda's CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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