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Hamer Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hamer Community Primary School is a community primary school in Rochdale , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 314 pupils, and a capacity of 345 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

314

Pupils

345

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Hamer Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Hamer Community 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.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Hamer Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 2SU
Local authority
Rochdale
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
54.1% of pupils
DfE URN
105800

Other Primary Schools in Rochdale

If Hamer Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rochdale are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hamer Community Primary School

Is Hamer Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Hamer Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 345 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hamer Community Primary School?

Admission to Hamer Community 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 Hamer Community Primary School cover?

Hamer Community Primary School is a primary school in Rochdale, 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 Hamer Community Primary School?

Hamer Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.