Buckstones Primary School Catchment Area
Buckstones Primary School is a community primary school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
210
Pupils
210
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Buckstones Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Buckstones Primary 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.
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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.
Find Oldham catchment area documents →Buckstones Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Delamere Avenue, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8HN
- Local authority
- Oldham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 8.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105671
Other Primary Schools in Oldham
If Buckstones Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.
Beever Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL1 3QU
Limehurst Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL8 3JQ
Mills Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL9 0NH
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · OL9 8EB
Rushcroft Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL2 7YL
Diggle School Catchment Area
Foundation school · OL3 5PU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Buckstones Primary School
Is Buckstones Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Buckstones Primary School currently has 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Buckstones Primary School? ▾
Admission to Buckstones Primary 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 Buckstones Primary School cover? ▾
Buckstones Primary School is a primary school in Oldham, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.