Bamford Academy Catchment Area
Bamford Academy is a academy converter primary school in Manchester, Rochdale , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 360 pupils, and a capacity of 390 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
360
Pupils
390
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Bamford Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Bamford Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Rochdale. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Rochdale before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Rochdale catchment area documents →Bamford Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Belgium Street, Rochdale, Manchester, OL11 5PS
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 16.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137471
Other Primary Schools in Manchester
If Bamford Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M26 1EU
Mersey Drive Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M45 8LN
Chapelfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M26 1LH
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M25 2BW
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M45 8PL
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M25 1BP
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bamford Academy
Is Bamford Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Bamford Academy is operating close to its capacity of 390 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Bamford Academy? ▾
Admission to Bamford Academy is managed by Rochdale. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Bamford Academy cover? ▾
Bamford Academy is a primary school in Manchester, Rochdale, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bamford Academy? ▾
Bamford Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.