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Greenacres Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Greenacres Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 259 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

259

Pupils

210

Capacity

123%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Greenacres Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Greenacres Primary 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 259 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 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.

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Greenacres Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Dunkerley Street, Oldham, OL4 2AX
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
26.5% of pupils
DfE URN
145537

Other Primary Schools in Oldham

If Greenacres Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Greenacres Primary Academy

Is Greenacres Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Greenacres Primary Academy currently has 259 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Greenacres Primary Academy?

Admission to Greenacres Primary 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 Greenacres Primary Academy cover?

Greenacres Primary 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 Greenacres Primary Academy?

Greenacres Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.