How many pupils attend St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has 404 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?

St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

How do I apply to St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a religious character?

Yes — St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

When St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including children adopted overseas; 2. Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in parishes — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in the parishes of St. Kentigern's and St. Bernadette's; 3. Other baptised Roman Catholic children with sibling — Other baptised Roman Catholic children who have a sibling at the school at the time of admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If in any category there are more applications than places available, priority will be given on the basis of proximity to the school. This will be determined by the nearest, safest walking routes from the front door of the house to the main entrance door of the school. This will be digitally measured using the local authority system.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 30% of pupils at St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

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How places are decided at St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including children adopted overseas
2Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in parishes — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in the parishes of St. Kentigern's and St. Bernadette's
3Other baptised Roman Catholic children with sibling — Other baptised Roman Catholic children who have a sibling at the school at the time of admission
4Other children with sibling — Other children who have a sibling at the school at the time of the admission
5All remaining applicants

If two applications tie: If in any category there are more applications than places available, priority will be given on the basis of proximity to the school. This will be determined by the nearest, safest walking routes from the front door of the house to the main entrance door of the school. This will be digitally measured using the local authority system.

Supplementary form must be completed to have application considered against the school's religious criteria. Proof of address required for parish residents. Class size limits at KS1 apply (maximum 30 children). Special consideration may be given to twins/triplets to prevent breaking sibling link. Waiting list ranked according to admission criteria, not by application date.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?: St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has 404 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?: St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy located?: St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is located in Manchester, M14 7ED, Manchester.
How do I apply to St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?: St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a religious character?: Yes — St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?: When St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including children adopted overseas; 2. Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in parishes — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in the parishes of St. Kentigern's and St. Bernadette's; 3. Other baptised Roman Catholic children with sibling — Other baptised Roman Catholic children who have a sibling at the school at the time of admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If in any category there are more applications than places available, priority will be given on the basis of proximity to the school. This will be determined by the nearest, safest walking routes from the front door of the house to the main entrance door of the school. This will be digitally measured using the local authority system.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 30% of pupils at St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places were offered at St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including children adopted overseas
2Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in parishes — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in the parishes of St. Kentigern's and St. Bernadette's
3Other baptised Roman Catholic children with sibling — Other baptised Roman Catholic children who have a sibling at the school at the time of admission
4Other children with sibling — Other children who have a sibling at the school at the time of the admission
5All remaining applicants

St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?: St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has 404 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?: St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy located?: St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is located in Manchester, M14 7ED, Manchester.
How do I apply to St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?: St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a religious character?: Yes — St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?: When St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children, including children adopted overseas; 2. Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in parishes — Baptised Roman Catholic children resident in the parishes of St. Kentigern's and St. Bernadette's; 3. Other baptised Roman Catholic children with sibling — Other baptised Roman Catholic children who have a sibling at the school at the time of admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If in any category there are more applications than places available, priority will be given on the basis of proximity to the school. This will be determined by the nearest, safest walking routes from the front door of the house to the main entrance door of the school. This will be digitally measured using the local authority system.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 30% of pupils at St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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