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Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Glodwick Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Greater Manchester, Oldham , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 360 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-7

Age range

360

Pupils

360

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Glodwick Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Glodwick Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Glodwick Infant and Nursery 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 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 Glodwick Infant and Nursery 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 360 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Glodwick Infant and Nursery School: at or above its 360 place limit

Glodwick Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 360 places. 360 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 360 places. Oldham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24.7% of pupils at Glodwick Infant and Nursery 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 →

Glodwick Infant and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Glodwick Road, Greater Manchester, OL4 1AJ
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
24.7% of pupils
DfE URN
105645

Other Primary Schools in Greater Manchester

If Glodwick Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Greater Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Glodwick Infant and Nursery 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: Glodwick Infant and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Glodwick Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Glodwick Infant and Nursery 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 siblings. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Glodwick Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Yes, Glodwick Infant and Nursery School currently has 360 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Glodwick Infant and Nursery School?

Admission to Glodwick Infant and Nursery 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 Glodwick Infant and Nursery School cover?

Glodwick Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Greater Manchester, Oldham, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Glodwick Infant and Nursery School?

Glodwick Infant and Nursery School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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