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Bamford Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

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.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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.