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Ellen House Secondary Catchment Area

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

Ellen House Secondary is an other independent not applicable school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 24 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

24

Pupils

80

Capacity

30%

Fill rate

Ellen House Secondary Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ellen House Secondary?

The catchment area for Ellen House Secondary 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 Ellen House Secondary 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.

Find Oldham catchment area documents →

Ellen House Secondary: 80 places, 30% filled: places available

Ellen House Secondary has a published admission number of 80 places. 24 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 30%. At 30% full, the school currently has headroom below its 80 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 →

Ellen House Secondary: School Information

Full address
Ellen House, Waddington Street, Oldham, OL9 6QH
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Gender
Boys
DfE URN
150669

Other Not applicable Schools in Oldham

If Ellen House Secondary 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 Ellen House Secondary 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: Ellen House Secondary

What is the catchment area for Ellen House Secondary?

The catchment area for Ellen House Secondary 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 Ellen House Secondary oversubscribed?

Ellen House Secondary has a capacity of 80 places and currently has 24 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oldham.

What is the admissions policy for Ellen House Secondary?

Admission to Ellen House Secondary 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 Ellen House Secondary cover?

Ellen House Secondary 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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