Higher Failsworth Primary School Catchment Area
Higher Failsworth Primary School is a community primary school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 435 pupils, and a capacity of 474 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
435
Pupils
474
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Higher Failsworth Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Higher Failsworth Primary 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.
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 →Higher Failsworth Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Stansfield Road, Failsworth, Oldham, M35 9EA
- Local authority
- Oldham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 30.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134784
Other Primary Schools in Oldham
If Higher Failsworth Primary School 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 — Higher Failsworth Primary School
Is Higher Failsworth Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Higher Failsworth Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 474 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Higher Failsworth Primary School? ▾
Admission to Higher Failsworth Primary 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 Higher Failsworth Primary School cover? ▾
Higher Failsworth Primary School 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 Higher Failsworth Primary School? ▾
Higher Failsworth Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.