Freehold Community Academy Catchment Area
Freehold Community Academy is a academy converter primary school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 459 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
459
Pupils
420
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Freehold Community Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Freehold Community Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Oldham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Freehold Community Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Sidmouth Street, Oldham, OL9 7RG
- Local authority
- Oldham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 35.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142425
Other Primary Schools in Oldham
If Freehold Community Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.
Beever Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL1 3QU
Limehurst Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL8 3JQ
Mills Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL9 0NH
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · OL9 8EB
Rushcroft Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL2 7YL
Diggle School Catchment Area
Foundation school · OL3 5PU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Freehold Community Academy
Is Freehold Community Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Freehold Community Academy currently has 459 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Freehold Community Academy? ▾
Admission to Freehold Community Academy 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 Freehold Community Academy cover? ▾
Freehold Community Academy is a primary 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.
What is the Ofsted rating for Freehold Community Academy? ▾
Freehold Community Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.