St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Catchment Area
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton is a academy sponsor led primary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 457 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
457
Pupils
420
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Catchment Area Information
Admission to St James' CofE Primary School Gorton 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.
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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.
Find Manchester catchment area documents →St James' CofE Primary School Gorton — School Information
- Full address
- Stelling Street, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8LW
- Local authority
- Manchester
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 60.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141689
Other Primary Schools in Manchester
If St James' CofE Primary School Gorton is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M26 1EU
Mersey Drive Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M45 8LN
Chapelfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M26 1LH
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M25 2BW
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M45 8PL
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M25 1BP
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Frequently Asked Questions — St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
Is St James' CofE Primary School Gorton oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St James' CofE Primary School Gorton currently has 457 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St James' CofE Primary School Gorton? ▾
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton 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 James' CofE Primary School Gorton cover? ▾
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton 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 James' CofE Primary School Gorton? ▾
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.