The Birches School Catchment Area
The Birches School is a community special not applicable school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 170 pupils. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
4-11
Age range
170
Pupils
Good
Ofsted 2024
The Birches School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Birches School?
The catchment area for The Birches School is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for The Birches School is set by Manchester and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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.
Find Manchester catchment area documents →The Birches School: School Information
- Full address
- Newholme Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2XZ
- Local authority
- Manchester
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 60% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105613
Other Not applicable Schools in Manchester
If The Birches School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
Cloughside College Catchment Area
Community special school · M25 3BL
Moor Allerton Preparatory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · M20 2PW
The Manchester Grammar School Catchment Area
Other independent school · M13 0XT
Manchester High School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · M14 6HS
Withington Girls' School Catchment Area
Other independent school · M14 6BL
Manchester Muslim Preparatory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · M20 2PQ
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Birches 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.
Lancasterian School Catchment Area
Community special school · Manchester · 0.2 miles away
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area
Other independent school · Manchester · 1.3 miles away
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · Manchester · 1.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Birches School
What is the catchment area for The Birches School? ▾
The catchment area for The Birches School is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Manchester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Birches School oversubscribed? ▾
The Birches School has a capacity of N/A places and currently has 170 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Manchester.
What is the admissions policy for The Birches School? ▾
Admission to The Birches School is managed by Manchester. 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 The Birches School cover? ▾
The Birches School is a not applicable school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Birches School? ▾
The Birches School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.