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Farrowdale House School Catchment Area

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

Farrowdale House School is an other independent not applicable school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 40 pupils, and a capacity of 146 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-11

Age range

40

Pupils

146

Capacity

27%

Fill rate

Farrowdale House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Farrowdale House School?

The catchment area for Farrowdale House School 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 Farrowdale House School 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 →

Farrowdale House School: 146 places, 27% filled: places available

Farrowdale House School has a published admission number of 146 places. 40 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 27%. At 27% full, the school currently has headroom below its 146 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 →

Farrowdale House School: School Information

Full address
Farrowdale House Farrow st, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7AD
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
DfE URN
105747

Other Not applicable Schools in Oldham

If Farrowdale House School 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 Farrowdale House 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: Farrowdale House School

What is the catchment area for Farrowdale House School?

The catchment area for Farrowdale House School 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 Farrowdale House School oversubscribed?

Farrowdale House School has a capacity of 146 places and currently has 40 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oldham.

What is the admissions policy for Farrowdale House School?

Admission to Farrowdale House School 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 Farrowdale House School cover?

Farrowdale House School is a not applicable school in Oldham, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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