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Bright Futures School Catchment Area

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

Bright Futures School is an other independent special not applicable school in Oldham NOT BOLTON, Oldham , serving pupils aged 5-16, with 15 pupils, and a capacity of 18 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-16

Age range

15

Pupils

18

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Bright Futures School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bright Futures School?

The catchment area for Bright Futures School is the geographic zone Oldham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Bright Futures School is set by Oldham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Oldham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Bright Futures School: 18 places, 83% filled: places available

Bright Futures School has a published admission number of 18 places. 15 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 18 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Oldham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Oldham school admissions →

Bright Futures School: School Information

Full address
Friezland Lane, Greenfield, Oldham NOT BOLTON, OL3 7EU
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
105748

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Bright Futures School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Bright Futures School

What is the catchment area for Bright Futures School?

The catchment area for Bright Futures School is the geographic zone Oldham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bright Futures School oversubscribed?

Bright Futures School has a capacity of 18 places and currently has 15 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oldham.

What is the admissions policy for Bright Futures School?

Admission to Bright Futures School is managed by Oldham. 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 Bright Futures School cover?

Bright Futures School is a not applicable school in Oldham NOT BOLTON, Oldham, serving pupils aged 5-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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