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Chances Mentoring Catchment Area

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

Chances Mentoring is an other independent special not applicable school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 2 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

2

Pupils

60

Capacity

3%

Fill rate

Chances Mentoring Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chances Mentoring?

The catchment area for Chances Mentoring 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 Chances Mentoring 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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Chances Mentoring: 60 places, 3% filled: places available

Chances Mentoring has a published admission number of 60 places. 2 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 3%. At 3% full, the school currently has headroom below its 60 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 →

Chances Mentoring: School Information

Full address
Unit 3 Whitegate Business Centre, Jardine Way, Oldham, OL9 9JT
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
DfE URN
151219

Other Not applicable Schools in Oldham

If Chances Mentoring is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Chances Mentoring 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: Chances Mentoring

What is the catchment area for Chances Mentoring?

The catchment area for Chances Mentoring 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 Chances Mentoring oversubscribed?

Chances Mentoring has a capacity of 60 places and currently has 2 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oldham.

What is the admissions policy for Chances Mentoring?

Admission to Chances Mentoring 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 Chances Mentoring cover?

Chances Mentoring is a not applicable school in Oldham, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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