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Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area

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

Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery is a community primary school in Dukinfield, Tameside , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 213 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

213

Pupils

210

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery is the geographic zone Tameside uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Tameside 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 Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery is set by Tameside and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 213 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Tameside 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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Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery: at or above its 210 place limit

Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery has a published admission number of 210 places. 213 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Tameside allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Dukinfield.

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

Tameside 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 Tameside school admissions →

Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery: School Information

Full address
Tennyson Avenue, Dukinfield, SK16 5DP
Local authority
Tameside
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
10.4% of pupils
DfE URN
106193

Other Primary Schools in Dukinfield

If Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dukinfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery 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: Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery

What is the catchment area for Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery is the geographic zone Tameside uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Tameside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?

Yes, Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery currently has 213 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery?

Admission to Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery is managed by Tameside. 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 Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery cover?

Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Dukinfield, Tameside, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery?

Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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