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East Crompton St James CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

East Crompton St James CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 184 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

184

Pupils

210

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

East Crompton St James CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for East Crompton St James CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for East Crompton St James CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Oldham 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to East Crompton St James CofE Primary School is managed by Oldham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

East Crompton St James CofE Primary School: 210 places, 88% filled: places available

East Crompton St James CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 184 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 39.7% of pupils at East Crompton St James CofE Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Oldham.

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 →

East Crompton St James CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
St James Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7TD
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
39.7% of pupils
DfE URN
105710

Other Primary Schools in Oldham

If East Crompton St James CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Oldham

East Crompton St James CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Oldham. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to East Crompton St James CofE Primary 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: East Crompton St James CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for East Crompton St James CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for East Crompton St James CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Oldham 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is East Crompton St James CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

East Crompton St James CofE Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 184 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oldham.

What is the admissions policy for East Crompton St James CofE Primary School?

East Crompton St James CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Oldham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does East Crompton St James CofE Primary School cover?

East Crompton St James CofE 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for East Crompton St James CofE Primary School?

East Crompton St James CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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