Star Salford Academy Catchment Area
Star Salford Academy is a free s secondary school in Worsley, Salford , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 276 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
276
Pupils
750
Capacity
37%
Fill rate
Star Salford Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Star Salford Academy?
The catchment area for Star Salford Academy is the geographic zone Salford 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. Salford 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 Salford Academy are allocated by Salford 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 Salford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Salford catchment area documents →Star Salford Academy: 750 places, 37% filled: places available
Star Salford Academy has a published admission number of 750 places. 276 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 37%. At 37% 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. 60.1% of pupils at Star Salford 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 Worsley.
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 →
Star Salford Academy: School Information
- Full address
- 124 Longshaw Drive, Worsley, M28 0BB
- Local authority
- Salford
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 60.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149767
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Star Salford 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 Salford Academy
What is the catchment area for Star Salford Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Star Salford Academy is the geographic zone Salford 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. Salford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Star Salford Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Star Salford Academy has a capacity of 750 places and currently has 276 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Salford.
What is the admissions policy for Star Salford Academy? ▾
Admission to Star Salford Academy is managed by Salford. 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 Salford Academy cover? ▾
Star Salford Academy is a secondary school in Worsley, Salford, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.