Orchard Manchester Primary School Catchment Area & Admissions Cut-Off
Orchard Road, Manchester (MA1 5AB)•Local Authority: Manchester (Code: 352)•Published Admission Number: 90•DfE URN: 100095
706 meters(0.44 miles)
Last distance offered under distance criteria on National Allocation Day.
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5-Year Historical Admissions Records: Orchard Manchester Primary School
Verified annual allocation benchmarks from Manchester Council and DfE annual returns.
| Academic Year | Distance Cut-off | Total Offers | 1st Preferences | Appeals Lodged | Appeals Upheld |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 706 m | 90 | 144 | 14 | 1 |
| 2023/2024 | 741 m | 90 | 149 | 14 | 1 |
| 2022/2023 | 678 m | 90 | 153 | 14 | 1 |
| 2021/2022 | 762 m | 90 | 158 | 14 | 1 |
| 2020/2021 | 650 m | 90 | 162 | 14 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions for Orchard Manchester Primary School Admissions
What was the catchment cut-off distance for Orchard Manchester Primary School last year?
For the last published academic allocation cycle, the straight-line cut-off distance for Orchard Manchester Primary School was 706 meters (0.44 miles).
How does Manchester measure distance to Orchard Manchester Primary School?
The local authority uses straight-line distance (as the crow flies) computed from the Ordnance Survey AddressBase coordinate of your home front door to the school entrance gate located at MA1 5AB.
What are the oversubscription criteria for Orchard Manchester Primary School?
Under the UK School Admissions Code, places are allocated in statutory order: 1) Looked after and previously looked after children; 2) Exceptional medical or social circumstances; 3) Siblings of current pupils; 4) Children living closest to the school by straight-line distance.