Crossacres Primary Academy is a academy primary school located in Manchester, serving pupils ages 3 to 11. The school currently has 702 pupils on roll, operating above its stated capacity of 420 — indicating high demand for places. With 49.90% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Crossacres Primary Academy serves a community with significant levels of economic disadvantage. At its most recent Ofsted inspection, Crossacres Primary Academy was rated Outstanding. The school also offers nursery provision for children below statutory school age. Use our free catchment tool below to check whether any property falls within Crossacres Primary Academy's admissions distance.
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School catchment distances are not always measured from the school's postcode or map pin. Some schools measure from the school gates, others from the main entrance, a specific published measuring point, or the centre of the school building. Always check Crossacres Primary Academy's published admissions policy or contact Manchester Council directly to confirm the exact measuring point before relying on any distance calculation.
This is an academy or free school and sets its own admissions policy independently of the local authority. While many academies use straight-line distance, some use different criteria. Always check the school's published admissions policy.
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The official admissions policy for Crossacres Primary Academy will be published on the school's website or on the Manchester Council website. Search for "Crossacres Primary Academy admissions policy" to find the current year's document.
Visit the Ofsted reports website to find the latest inspection report and rating for this school.
Latest Ofsted inspection rated this school as Outstanding. Inspection date: 24/01/2023. Quality of education: Outstanding. Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding. Leadership: Outstanding. Read the full Ofsted report.
Use our free catchment tool above. Enter the school's name or postcode to plot it on the map, add the catchment radius from the school's admissions policy, then use "Check Address" to test any postcode or address. Always verify the exact measuring point with Manchester Council or the school directly.
The school's admissions policy document contains the oversubscription criteria and published catchment distances. For community schools, Manchester Council publishes annual admissions statistics including the furthest distance offered at each school. For academies and faith schools, check the school's own website.
No — catchment distances change year on year depending on how many children apply and how many places are available. Always use the most recent admissions data from the school or local authority.
The Unique Reference Number (URN) for Crossacres Primary Academy is 140709. Use this to look up the school on the Get Information About Schools service or find Ofsted reports.
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