Question 1

What schools serve Greater Manchester?

Accepted Answer

There are 6 schools in Greater Manchester, Oldham — including Glodwick Infant and Nursery School, St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge, Willow House School, The Holden School, CEWE School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Greater Manchester?

Accepted Answer

Greater Manchester has 2 primary schools and 0 secondary schools. There are also 4 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Greater Manchester?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Greater Manchester, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Greater Manchester schools are set by Oldham and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Oldham admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Greater Manchester?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Greater Manchester are set by Oldham as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Greater Manchester

Primary Schools in Greater Manchester (2)

Glodwick Infant and Nursery School

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge

Other Schools in Greater Manchester (4)

Willow House School

The Holden School

CEWE School

The Greens ENS