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Hollin Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hollin Primary School is a community primary school in Manchester, Rochdale , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 365 pupils, and a capacity of 330 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

365

Pupils

330

Capacity

111%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Hollin Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hollin Primary School?

The catchment area for Hollin Primary School is the geographic zone Rochdale 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. 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 Hollin 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 365 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 330 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 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 →

Hollin Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 111% capacity

Hollin Primary School has a published admission number of 330 places. 365 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 111%. At 111% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Rochdale allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.1% of pupils at Hollin Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Rochdale.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Rochdale 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 Rochdale school admissions →

Hollin Primary School: School Information

Full address
Waverley Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6JG
Local authority
Rochdale
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
38.1% of pupils
DfE URN
105792

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

If Hollin Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hollin Primary 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: Hollin Primary School

What is the catchment area for Hollin Primary School?

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

Is Hollin Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Hollin Primary School currently has 365 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 330 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hollin Primary School?

Admission to Hollin 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 Hollin Primary School cover?

Hollin Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, 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 Hollin Primary School?

Hollin Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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