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St Mary's CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Mary's CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Manchester, Salford , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 216 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

216

Pupils

240

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

St Mary's CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary's CofE 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 Mary's CofE Primary School — School Information

Full address
Buckingham Road, Cadishead, Manchester, M44 5HG
Local authority
Salford
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
31% of pupils
DfE URN
105936

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary's CofE Primary School

Is St Mary's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

St Mary's CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

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

St Mary's CofE 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 Mary's CofE Primary School?

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