Elm Wood Primary School Catchment Area
Elm Wood Primary School is a community primary school in Manchester, Rochdale , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 450 pupils, and a capacity of 454 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2–11
Age range
450
Pupils
454
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Elm Wood Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Elm Wood Primary School is set by Rochdale 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 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 →Elm Wood Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Elm Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2EG
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 35.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105791
Other Primary Schools in Manchester
If Elm Wood Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M26 1EU
Mersey Drive Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M45 8LN
Chapelfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M26 1LH
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M25 2BW
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M45 8PL
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M25 1BP
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Frequently Asked Questions — Elm Wood Primary School
Is Elm Wood Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Elm Wood Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 454 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Elm Wood Primary School? ▾
Admission to Elm Wood Primary School 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 Elm Wood Primary School cover? ▾
Elm Wood Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, Rochdale, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Elm Wood Primary School? ▾
Elm Wood Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.