CHOOSING THE RIGHT SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD An index of secondary schools and academies in Manchester An index of Secondary Schools in Manchester 1
CONTENTS In-year admissions how to apply 3 Manchester s community oversubscription criteria 4 How we calculate distance when allocating school places 6 Waiting lists 6 Some schools set their own policies for admission 7 s of schools 7 Schools and academies in Manchester 8 34 2 Choosing the right school for your child
In-year admissions how to apply This booklet contains details of the types of secondary schools and academies available in Manchester. If you are applying for a secondary school place after 31 August 2013 and your child is already attending secondary school, please ensure that you discuss your transfer with your child s current school. The school will need to complete section D of your application form before the admission service can process your application. If you are applying for a secondary school place and your child is currently out of school, please complete the application form enclosed with this booklet. We would advise you to preference at least three schools/academies on your application form. It may also be useful for you to contact the school/academy you are interested in applying to, to check their admission arrangements. Further details on each school s/academy s admission arrangements can be found at www.manchester.gov. uk/admissions. The admission arrangements for Manchester community schools are detailed on pages 4-6 of this booklet. If you are applying for a year 7 place before the start of September, please read this booklet alongside the Applying For Your Child s Secondary School Place brochure. This brochure can be obtained from Manchester s admissions service by calling 0161 245 7166 or by visiting www.manchester.gov.uk/admissions. Please return your completed application form to: Manchester City Council School Admissions PO Box 532 Albert Square M60 2LA Choosing the right school for your child 3
Manchester s community oversubscription criteria for in-year admissions Category 1 Children who are looked after by a local authority and children who were previously looked after by a local authority. Previously looked-after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). Category 2 Children with exceptional medical/social needs. A panel of Local Authority officers will consider Category 2 applications on behalf of the Director of Children s Services. If a parent has chosen a particular school because the child has exceptional social or medical circumstances or the parent is disabled, this should be indicated with the reasons for choosing the school. Parents must also provide a letter from a doctor or social worker as supporting evidence. The LA will then send a category 2 application form allowing the parent to state in full the exceptional social/medical reasons why the child should attend this school. If supporting evidence is not supplied with a category 2 application the application will be refused. Category 3 Children with a sibling at the school. A sibling is defined as an older brother or sister attending the applied for school when the applicant will take up the place and living at the same address. This includes adopted siblings, stepsiblings and foster children; Sibling criteria, as specified above may be applied whether the sibling is older or younger than the applicant with the exception of siblings who are in a nursery class of a primary school or attending the 6th form of a secondary school or academy. 4 Choosing the right school for your child
Category 4 Children who have moved into Manchester and are without an offer of a school place. A child is considered new to Manchester when they: Move into the city from abroad and make an application within the same academic year; Move into the city from another LA and make an application within the same academic year and it is unreasonable to expect them to attend their previous school. A child who is new to Manchester will be prioritised for their preferred schools. These applicants have not had the opportunity to apply during the normal admission round when they may have had a reasonable chance of being offered a preferred school. All preferences will be considered equally and if more than one preference can be offered the highest ranked preference will be offered. If no preference can be offered an alternative offer of the closest Manchester school or academy with vacancies will be made. Once a preference or a reasonable alternative offer is made, the applicant will no longer be considered in this category. A reasonable offer is defined as: a. A primary school or academy within 2 miles of the home address b. A secondary school or academy within 3 miles of the home address. All measurements are straight line measurements as described above. Category 5 All other children. Choosing the right school for your child 5
How we calculate distance when allocating school places Within each category, applicants will be prioritised according to the distance between the child s permanent address and the school. Distance will be measured in a straight line from the centre point of the child s permanent home address to the centre point of the school as defined by Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG), and using the Local Authority s computerised measuring system, with those living closer to the school receiving higher priority. Waiting lists Waiting lists will be held in criteria order according to the oversubscription criteria. Waiting lists will not be operated on a first come, first served basis. The amount of time an applicant is on a waiting list will not affect their position on it. For the Primary and Secondary Admissions Round a waiting list will be held up to the end of the autumn term. At this point applicants will be required to re apply for the school should they wish to stay on the waiting list. For In Year applications, waiting lists will be held for the term in which the application was made. At the end of the term all applicants will be removed from all waiting lists. The only exception to this will be if the applicant has not been offered a place. In this circumstance the applicant will be kept on the waiting list for the next term. Details of the waiting list process will be on the application forms and on the offer letters sent to applicants. 6 Choosing the right school for your child
Some schools set their own policies for admission. In community secondary schools the LA decides the policy for offering places. Some academies have agreed to operate the same policy as Manchester LA, but others operate their own policy. This means that the policy can be different, depending on which school you want for your child. Please note that you must fill in an extra form for Trinity C of E High School, King David High School, The Barlow RC High School and William Hulme s Grammar School Academy. s of schools There are four different types of school in Manchester. The type of school affects who sets the oversubscription criteria for the school. For community schools the local authority sets the oversubscription criteria (see pages 4 and 5). For voluntary-aided, foundation schools and academies the governing body sets the oversubscription criteria. To find out the oversubscription criteria for Manchester schools, either contact the school direct or go to www.manchester.gov.uk/admissions The school type and contact details are shown on pages 8 34 of this booklet. For information on schools in other local authorities, you will need to contact that LA. If you are a Manchester resident and wish to apply for a school in another LA, you need to make an application using the Manchester LA application form. You may also apply online at www.manchester.gov.uk/admissions Choosing the right school for your child 7
Schools and academies in Manchester Higher Blackley 13 19 Charlestown Crumpsall 5 1 Harpurhey 9 21 + 22 Moston 15 Cheetham Miles Platting and Newton Heath Ancoats and Clayton City Centre 20 Bradford Hulme 23 Ardwick Gorton North 26 Chorlton Whalley Range 4 7 Chorlton Park Moss Side 25 24 Fallowfield Old Moat Didsbury West 8 Longsight 3 Rusholme Gorton South Withington 18 Burnage 17 Levenshulme 2 6 Brooklands 11 Northenden 14 Didsbury East Baguley 12 16 10 Sharston Woodhouse Park Academy Community school Voluntary-aided school Foundation 8 An index of secondary schools in Manchester
Abraham Moss High School Manchester community high school Crescent Road, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 5UF Tel: 0161 219 6699 Fax: 0161 721 4973 Email: admin@abrahammoss.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.abrahammoss.manchester.sch.uk Headteacher Mr David Watchorn Age range 11 16 240 Map location 1 School capacity 1,200 An index of Secondary Schools in Manchester 9
Burnage Media Arts College Manchester community high school Burnage Lane, Burnage, Manchester M19 1ER Tel: 0161 432 1527 Fax: 0161 442 7158 Email: office@burnage.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.burnage.manchester.sch.uk Headteacher Mr Ian Fenn Age range 11 16 School capacity 1,050 210 Media arts college Map location 2 10 An index of secondary schools in Manchester
Cedar Mount Academy Academy in Manchester Gorton Education Village, 50 Wembley Road, Gorton, Manchester M18 7DT Tel: 0161 248 7009 Fax: 0161 231 1831 Email: office@cedarmount.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.cedarmount.manchester.sch.uk Principal Ms S Sweeney Age range 11 16 180 Map location 3 School capacity 900 An index of Secondary Schools in Manchester 11
Chorlton High School Converter Academy in Manchester Nell Lane, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 7SL Tel: 0161 882 1150 Fax: 0161 861 8753 Email: admin@chorltonhigh.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.chorltonhigh.manchester.sch.uk Headteacher Mr Andy Park School capacity 1,500 300 Performing arts Map location 4 12 An index of secondary schools in Manchester
King David High School Manchester Jewish academy Eaton Road, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 5DY Tel: 0161 740 7248 Fax: 0161 740 0790 Email: admin@kingdavidhigh.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.kdhs.org.uk Headteacher Mr Brian Levy Age ranges/capacities 11 16 (575 places) 16 18 (200 places) 115 ICT, maths and languages Map location 5 An index of Secondary Schools in Manchester 13
Levenshulme High School for Girls Manchester community high school Crossley Road, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 1FS Tel: 0161 224 4625 Fax: 0161 256 1170 Email: office@levenshulme-high.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.levenshulmehigh.manchester.sch.uk Headteacher Mrs Amanda Thain Age range 11 16 School capacity 1,000 200 Modern languages Map location 6 14 An index of secondary schools in Manchester
Loreto High School Manchester Roman Catholic high school Nell Lane, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 7SW Tel: 0161 881 9448 Fax: 0161 882 0164 Email: welcome@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.loretochorlton.co.uk Headteacher Mr Luke Dillon Age range 11 16 150 Map location 7 School capacity 750 An index of Secondary Schools in Manchester 15
Manchester Academy Academy in Manchester Moss Lane East, Moss Side, Manchester M14 4PX Tel: 0161 232 1639 Fax: 0161 232 1640 Email: office@manchester-academy.org Web: www.manchester-academy.org Executive Principal Dr Anthony Edkins Age ranges/capacities 11 16 (900 places) 16 18 (200 places) 180 Business and Enterprise and The Arts Map location 8 16 An index of secondary schools in Manchester
Manchester Communication Academy Academy in Manchester Silchester Drive, Harpurhey, Manchester M40 8NT Tel: 0161 202 0161 Fax: 0161 205 0847 Email: admin@mca.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.manchestercommunicationacademy.com Principal Mrs Lynne Heath Age ranges/capacities 11 16 (1,200 places) 16 18 (120 places) 240 Communication Map location 9 An index of Secondary Schools in Manchester 17
Manchester Creative and Media Academy (Boys) Academy in Manchester We are currently awaiting a decision from the 300 Victoria Avenue East, Moston, Manchester M9 7SS Tel: 0161 681 1592 Fax: 0161 947 1036 Email: enquiries@mcmacademy.com Web: www.mcmacademy.co.uk Principal Mrs Helen Phillips Age ranges/capacities 11 16 (750 boys places) 16 18 (120 boys and girls) 150 Creative and media studies, science Map location 21 18
Manchester Creative and Media Academy (Girls) Department of Education to become co-educational Academy in Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East, Moston, Manchester M9 7SS Tel: 0161 681 1592 Fax: 0161 947 1036 Email: enquiries@mcmacademy.com Web: www.mcmacademy.co.uk Principal Mrs Helen Phillips Age ranges/capacities 11 16 (750 girls places) 16 18 (120 boys and girls) 150 Creative and media studies, science Map location 21 An index of Secondary Schools in Manchester 19
Manchester Enterprise Academy Academy in Manchester Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 9RH Tel: 0161 499 2726 Fax: 0161 499 1147 Email: admin@meacad.org.uk Web: www.manchesterenterpriseacademy.org.uk Headteacher Mr James Eldon Age ranges/capacities 11 16 (750 places) 16 18 (120 places) 150 Enterprise and Travel Map location 10 20 An index of secondary schools in Manchester
Manchester Health Academy Academy in Manchester Moor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9BP Tel: 0161 998 3992 Fax: 0161 998 5144 Email: admin@manchesterhealthacademy.org.uk Web: www.manchesterhealthacademy.org.uk Principal Mr Damien Owen Age ranges/capacities 11 16 (600 places) 16 18 (120 places) 120 Health and sports science Map location 11 An index of Secondary Schools in Manchester 21
Newall Green High School Manchester foundation high school Greenbrow Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 2SX Tel: 0161 234 4455 Fax: 0161 437 6125 Email: admin@newallgreenhigh.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.newallgreenhigh.manchester.sch.uk Headteacher Ms Alison Wright Age ranges/capacities 11 16 (900 places) 16 18 (160 places) 180 Map location 12 22
Our Lady s RC High School Manchester Roman Catholic high school Alworth Road, Blackley, Manchester M9 0RP Tel: 0161 795 9004 Fax: 0161 702 3923 Email: admin@olsc.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.olsc.manchester.sch.uk Headteacher Mr James Keulemans Age range 11 16 School capacity 750 150 Sport Map location 13 Contributory parishes St Anne s (Crumpsall) St Chad s, St Clare s St Thomas of Canterbury St Malachy s, St Michael s St Patrick s Associated primary schools St Anne s (Crumpsall) St Chad s, St Clare s St Malachy s, St Patrick s St Thomas of Canterbury (Salford) An index of Secondary Schools in Manchester 23
Parrs Wood High School Manchester community high school Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Manchester M20 5PG Tel: 0161 445 8786 Fax: 0161 445 5974 Email: pwhs@parrswood.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.parrswood.manchester.sch.uk Headteacher Mr Andrew Shakos Age ranges/capacities 11 16 (1,500 places) 16 18 (400 places) 300 Technology Map location 14 24 An index of secondary schools in Manchester
St Matthew s RC High School Manchester Roman Catholic high school Nuthurst Road, Moston, Manchester M40 0EW Tel: 0161 681 6178 Fax: 0161 681 8590 Email: contact@smrchs.com Web: www.smrchs.com Headteacher Mr Kevin Hogan Age range 11 16 School capacity 1,100 220 Map location 15 Contributory parishes Christ the King Mount Carmel St Dunstan, St Edmund s St John Bosco St John Vianney St Mary s (Failsworth) St Margaret Mary Associated primary schools Christ the King Mount Carmel St Dunstan, St Edmund s St John Bosco St Mary s (Failsworth) St Margaret Mary An index of Secondary Schools in Manchester 25
St Paul s Catholic High School Manchester Roman Catholic Academy Firbank Road, Newall Green, Manchester M23 2YS Tel: 0161 437 5841 Fax: 0161 498 2030 Email: admin@st-paulshigh.net Web: www.st-paulshigh.net Headteacher TBC Age range 11 16 180 Engineering Contributory parishes Sacred Heart (Baguley) St Aidan s, St Anthony s St Elizabeth s, St Hilda s St John s (Benchill) St Peter s (Newall Green) Associated primary schools Sacred Heart (Baguley) St Aidan s, St Anthony s St Elizabeth s St John Fisher and St Thomas More (Benchill) St Peter s (Newall Green) School capacity 900 Map location 16 26 An index of secondary schools in Manchester
St Peter s RC High School Manchester Roman Catholic high school Kirkmanshulme Lane, Manchester M12 4WB Tel: 0161 248 1550 Fax: 0161 248 1551 Email: office@stpetershigh.com Web: www.stpetershigh.com Headteacher Mr John McNerney Age range 11 16 School capacity 900 180 Map location 17 Contributory parishes Sacred Heart (Gorton) St Francis St Mary s (Levenshulme) St Richard s, St Edward s St Joseph s, St Anne s (Ancoats), St Anne s (Fairfield), St Brigid s St Vincent s, St Willibrord s St Augustine s Associated primary schools St Anne s (Ancoats) Sacred Heart (Gorton) St Francis St Mary s (Levenshulme) St Richard s, St Joseph s St Brigid s, St Willibrord s The Divine Mercy An index of Secondary Schools in Manchester 27
The Barlow RC High School Manchester Roman Catholic high school Parrswood Road, East Didsbury, Manchester M20 6BX Tel: 0161 445 8053 Fax: 0161 438 2106 Email: admin@thebarlowrchigh.co.uk Web: www.thebarlowrchigh.co.uk Headteacher Mrs Claire McCarron Age range 11 16 School capacity 900 180 Map location 18 Contributory parishes St Ambrose, St Bernard s St Bernadette (east of Princess Parkway) St Catherine of Siena St Cuthbert s Associated primary schools St Ambrose, St Bernard s St Catherine s St Cuthbert s 28 An index of secondary schools in Manchester
The Co-operative Academy of Manchester Academy in Manchester Plant Hill Road, Higher Blackley, Manchester M9 0WQ Tel: 0161 795 3005 Fax: 0161 702 3324 Email: enquiries@cam.coop Web: www.cam.coop Principal Mrs Kathy Leaver Age ranges/capacities 11 16 (900 places) 16 18 (30 places) 180 Business and finance Map location 19 An index of Secondary Schools in Manchester 29
The East Manchester Academy Academy in Manchester 60 Grey Mare Lane, Beswick, Manchester M11 3DS Tel: 0161 230 8039 Fax: 0161 223 2245 Email: admin@temac.co.uk Web: www.theeastmanchesteracademy.org.uk Principal Mr Guy Hutchence Age ranges/capacities 11 16 (900 places) 16 18 (120 places) The built environment and centre of excellence for the performing arts Map location 20 180 30 An index of secondary schools in Manchester
Trinity Church of England High School Church of England Academy Higher Cambridge Street, Hulme, Manchester M15 6HP Tel: 0161 226 2272 Fax: 0161 227 9691 Email: office@trinityhigh.com Web: www.trinityhigh.com Head Mr David Ainsworth Age range 11 16 School capacity 1,200 240 Technology Map location 23 An index of Secondary Schools in Manchester 31
Whalley Range 11 18 High School Manchester foundation high school/co-operative learning trust Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester M16 8GW Tel: 0161 861 9727 Fax: 0161 881 0617 Email: head@whalleyrange.manchester.sch.uk Web: www.whalleyrange.manchester.sch.uk Headteacher Ms Patsy Kane Age ranges/capacities 11 16 (1,350 places) 16 18 (350 places) Business, enterprise and sport Map location 24 270 32 An index of secondary schools in Manchester
William Hulme s Grammar School Academy Academy in Manchester Springbridge Road, Manchester M16 8PR Tel: 0161 226 2054 Fax: 0161 232 5544 Email: enquiries@whgs-academy.org Web: www.whgs-academy.org Headteacher Mr Peter Mulholland Age ranges/capacities 11 16 (600 places) 16 18 (240 places) Modern foreign languages Map location 25 120 An index of Secondary Schools in Manchester 33
Wright Robinson College Manchester foundation high school Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester M18 8RL Tel: 0161 370 5121 Fax: 0161 371 8287 Email: c.shaw@wrightrobinson.co.uk Web: www.wrightrobinson.co.uk Headteacher Mr Neville Beischer Age range 11 16 School capacity 1,800 360 Sport Map location 26 34 An index of secondary schools in Manchester
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