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St Teresa's RC Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Teresa's RC Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Manchester, Trafford , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 153 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

153

Pupils

210

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Teresa's RC Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Teresa's RC Primary School?

The catchment area for St Teresa's RC 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 Teresa's RC 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 Teresa's RC Primary School: 210 places, 73% filled: places available

St Teresa's RC Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 153 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 32.4% of pupils at St Teresa's RC 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 Teresa's RC Primary School: School Information

Full address
St Teresa's Road, Stretford, Manchester, M16 0GQ
Local authority
Trafford
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
32.4% of pupils
DfE URN
106355

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

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

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Trafford

St Teresa's RC Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic 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 Teresa's RC 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 Teresa's RC Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Teresa's RC Primary School?

The catchment area for St Teresa's RC 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 Teresa's RC Primary School oversubscribed?

St Teresa's RC Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 153 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Trafford.

What is the admissions policy for St Teresa's RC Primary School?

St Teresa's RC 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 Teresa's RC Primary School cover?

St Teresa's RC 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 Teresa's RC Primary School?

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

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