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Woodhouse Primary School Catchment Area

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

Woodhouse Primary School is a community primary school in Manchester, Trafford , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 229 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

229

Pupils

210

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Woodhouse Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Woodhouse Primary School?

The catchment area for Woodhouse Primary School is the geographic zone Trafford 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. Trafford 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 Woodhouse Primary School is set by Trafford and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 229 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Trafford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Trafford catchment area documents →

Woodhouse Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit

Woodhouse Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 229 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 109%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Trafford allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Manchester.

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

Trafford 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 Trafford school admissions →

Woodhouse Primary School: School Information

Full address
Nursery Road, Davyhulme, Manchester, M41 7WW
Local authority
Trafford
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
6.1% of pupils
DfE URN
106332

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Woodhouse Primary 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Woodhouse Primary School

What is the catchment area for Woodhouse Primary School?

The catchment area for Woodhouse Primary School is the geographic zone Trafford 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. Trafford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Woodhouse Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Woodhouse Primary School currently has 229 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Woodhouse Primary School?

Admission to Woodhouse Primary School is managed by Trafford. 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 Woodhouse Primary School cover?

Woodhouse Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, Trafford, 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 Woodhouse Primary School?

Woodhouse Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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