The Willows Primary School Catchment Area
The Willows Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 429 pupils, and a capacity of 423 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
429
Pupils
423
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
The Willows Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Willows Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Manchester. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 Willows Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Tayfield Road, Woodhouse Park, Manchester, M22 1BQ
- Local authority
- Manchester
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 57.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139438
Other Primary Schools in Manchester
If The Willows Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M26 1EU
Mersey Drive Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M45 8LN
Chapelfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M26 1LH
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M25 2BW
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M45 8PL
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M25 1BP
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Willows Primary School
Is The Willows Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Willows Primary School currently has 429 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 423 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Willows Primary School? ▾
Admission to The Willows Primary 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 Willows Primary School cover? ▾
The Willows Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Willows Primary School? ▾
The Willows Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.