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St Peter's RC High School Catchment Area

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

St Peter's RC High School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1035 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

1,035

Pupils

1,000

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Peter's RC High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Peter's RC High School?

The catchment area for St Peter's RC High School is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Peter's RC High School 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 1035 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1000 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 Manchester 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 Peter's RC High School: at or above its 1000 place limit

St Peter's RC High School has a published admission number of 1000 places. 1035 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1000 places. Manchester allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 46.7% of pupils at St Peter's RC High 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 .

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Manchester 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 Manchester school admissions →

St Peter's RC High School: School Information

Full address
Kirkmanshulme Lane, M12 4WB
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
46.7% of pupils
DfE URN
131880

Other Secondary Schools in

If St Peter's RC High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Manchester

St Peter's RC High School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Manchester. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to St Peter's RC High 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 Peter's RC High School

What is the catchment area for St Peter's RC High School?

The catchment area for St Peter's RC High School is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Peter's RC High School oversubscribed?

Yes, St Peter's RC High School currently has 1035 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1000 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Peter's RC High School?

St Peter's RC High School 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 Peter's RC High School cover?

St Peter's RC High School is a secondary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Peter's RC High School?

St Peter's RC High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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