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The Watkin Centre Catchment Area

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

The Watkin Centre is an other independent special not applicable school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 23 pupils, and a capacity of 110 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

23

Pupils

110

Capacity

21%

Fill rate

The Watkin Centre Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Watkin Centre?

The catchment area for The Watkin Centre 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 Watkin Centre 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 Watkin Centre: 110 places, 21% filled: places available

The Watkin Centre has a published admission number of 110 places. 23 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 21%. At 21% full, the school currently has headroom below its 110 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.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Manchester 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 Manchester school admissions →

The Watkin Centre: School Information

Full address
Mulberry House, Claverton Road, Manchester, M23 9TT
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
DfE URN
150525

Other Not applicable Schools in Manchester

If The Watkin Centre is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Watkin Centre 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: The Watkin Centre

What is the catchment area for The Watkin Centre?

The catchment area for The Watkin Centre 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 Watkin Centre oversubscribed?

The Watkin Centre has a capacity of 110 places and currently has 23 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Manchester.

What is the admissions policy for The Watkin Centre?

Admission to The Watkin Centre 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 Watkin Centre cover?

The Watkin Centre is a not applicable school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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