Star Radcliffe Academy Catchment Area
Star Radcliffe Academy is a free s secondary school in Radcliffe, Bury , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 149 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
149
Pupils
750
Capacity
20%
Fill rate
Star Radcliffe Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Star Radcliffe Academy?
The catchment area for Star Radcliffe Academy is the geographic zone Bury 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. Bury 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 Star Radcliffe Academy are allocated by Bury 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 Bury before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bury catchment area documents →Star Radcliffe Academy: 750 places, 20% filled: places available
Star Radcliffe Academy has a published admission number of 750 places. 149 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 20%. At 20% full, the school currently has headroom below its 750 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. 43.6% of pupils at Star Radcliffe Academy 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 Radcliffe.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Bury 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 Bury school admissions →
Star Radcliffe Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Spring Lane, Radcliffe, M26 2SZ
- Local authority
- Bury
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 43.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150715
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Star Radcliffe Academy 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: Star Radcliffe Academy
What is the catchment area for Star Radcliffe Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Star Radcliffe Academy is the geographic zone Bury 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. Bury publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Star Radcliffe Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Star Radcliffe Academy has a capacity of 750 places and currently has 149 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bury.
What is the admissions policy for Star Radcliffe Academy? ▾
Admission to Star Radcliffe Academy is managed by Bury. 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 Star Radcliffe Academy cover? ▾
Star Radcliffe Academy is a secondary school in Radcliffe, Bury, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.