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Heywood Academy Catchment Area

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

Heywood Academy is a free s special not applicable school in Rochdale , serving pupils aged 11-19, and a capacity of 75 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-19

Age range

75

Capacity

Heywood Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Heywood Academy?

The catchment area for Heywood Academy is the geographic zone Rochdale 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. Rochdale 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 Heywood Academy is set by Rochdale 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 Rochdale 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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Heywood Academy: School Information

Full address
West Starkey Street, Rochdale, OL10 4TW
Local authority
Rochdale
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
151630

Other Not applicable Schools in Rochdale

If Heywood Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Rochdale are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Heywood Academy 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: Heywood Academy

What is the catchment area for Heywood Academy?

The catchment area for Heywood Academy is the geographic zone Rochdale 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. Rochdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Heywood Academy oversubscribed?

Heywood Academy has a capacity of 75 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Rochdale.

What is the admissions policy for Heywood Academy?

Admission to Heywood Academy 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 Heywood Academy cover?

Heywood Academy is a not applicable school in Rochdale, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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