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St Paul's CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Paul's CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Manchester, Salford , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 367 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

367

Pupils

420

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

St Paul's CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

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

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

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 Paul's CofE Primary School: 420 places, 87% filled: places available

St Paul's CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 367 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 40.9% of pupils at St Paul's CofE 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 Paul's CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Heathside Grove, Walkden, Manchester, M28 3NZ
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
40.9% of pupils
DfE URN
105937

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

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

Other Church of England Schools in Salford

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

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

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

St Paul's CofE Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 367 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Salford.

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

St Paul'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 Paul's CofE Primary School cover?

St Paul'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.

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