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Deeplish Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Deeplish Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Rochdale , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 451 pupils, and a capacity of 432 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

451

Pupils

432

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Deeplish Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Deeplish Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Deeplish Primary Academy is the geographic zone Rochdale 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. Rochdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Deeplish Primary 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 451 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 432 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 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 →

Deeplish Primary Academy: at or above its 432 place limit

Deeplish Primary Academy has a published admission number of 432 places. 451 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 432 places. Rochdale 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. 38.1% of pupils at Deeplish Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Rochdale.

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

Rochdale 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 Rochdale school admissions →

Deeplish Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Derby Street, Rochdale, OL11 1LT
Local authority
Rochdale
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
38.1% of pupils
DfE URN
141365

Other Primary Schools in Rochdale

If Deeplish Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rochdale are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Deeplish Primary Academy 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: Deeplish Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Deeplish Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Deeplish Primary Academy is the geographic zone Rochdale 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. Rochdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Deeplish Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Deeplish Primary Academy currently has 451 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 432 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Deeplish Primary Academy?

Admission to Deeplish Primary 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 Deeplish Primary Academy cover?

Deeplish Primary Academy is a primary school in Rochdale, 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 Deeplish Primary Academy?

Deeplish Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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