Stafford Manor High School Catchment Area
Stafford Manor High School is a foundation secondary school in Stafford, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 449 pupils, and a capacity of 691 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
449
Pupils
691
Capacity
65%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Stafford Manor High School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Stafford Manor High School?
The catchment area for Stafford Manor High School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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 siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Stafford Manor High School are allocated by Staffordshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →Stafford Manor High School: 691 places, 65% filled: places available
Stafford Manor High School has a published admission number of 691 places. 449 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 691 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. 46.3% of pupils at Stafford Manor 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 Stafford.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →
Stafford Manor High School: School Information
- Full address
- Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, ST17 9DJ
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 46.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 124467
Other Secondary Schools in Stafford
If Stafford Manor High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stafford are the next closest alternatives.
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Stafford Manor 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Stafford Manor High School
What is the catchment area for Stafford Manor High School? ▾
The catchment area for Stafford Manor High School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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 siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Stafford Manor High School oversubscribed? ▾
Stafford Manor High School has a capacity of 691 places and currently has 449 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Stafford Manor High School? ▾
Admission to Stafford Manor High School is managed by Staffordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Stafford Manor High School cover? ▾
Stafford Manor High School is a secondary school in Stafford, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Stafford Manor High School? ▾
Stafford Manor High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.