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Unity Community Primary Catchment Area

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

Unity Community Primary is a free s primary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 364 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

364

Pupils

420

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Unity Community Primary Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Unity Community Primary?

The catchment area for Unity Community Primary is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Unity Community Primary 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 →

Unity Community Primary: 420 places, 87% filled: places available

Unity Community Primary has a published admission number of 420 places. 364 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 51.1% of pupils at Unity Community Primary 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 Manchester.

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 →

Unity Community Primary: School Information

Full address
Allesley Drive, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M7 4YE
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
51.1% of pupils
DfE URN
141966

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

If Unity Community Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Unity Community Primary 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: Unity Community Primary

What is the catchment area for Unity Community Primary?

The catchment area for Unity Community Primary is the geographic zone Manchester uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Unity Community Primary oversubscribed?

Unity Community Primary has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 364 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Manchester.

What is the admissions policy for Unity Community Primary?

Admission to Unity Community Primary 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 Unity Community Primary cover?

Unity Community Primary is a primary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Unity Community Primary?

Unity Community Primary was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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