Kingfisher Special School Catchment Area
Kingfisher Special School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 214 pupils, and a capacity of 202 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
214
Pupils
202
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2014
Kingfisher Special School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Kingfisher Special School 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.
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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.
Find Oldham catchment area documents →Kingfisher Special School — School Information
- Full address
- Foxdenton Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9QR
- Local authority
- Oldham
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 50.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143304
Other Not applicable Schools in Oldham
If Kingfisher Special School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.
The Chadderton Preparatory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · OL9 0AD
Hulme Grammar School Catchment Area
Other independent school · OL8 4BX
Farrowdale House School Catchment Area
Other independent school · OL2 7AD
Kingsland School Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · OL1 4HX
Westwood High Catchment Area
Other independent school · OL9 6HR
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Catchment Area
Other independent school · OL8 1TJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Kingfisher Special School
Is Kingfisher Special School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Kingfisher Special School currently has 214 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 202 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Kingfisher Special School? ▾
Admission to Kingfisher Special 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 Kingfisher Special School cover? ▾
Kingfisher Special School is a not applicable school in Oldham, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Kingfisher Special School? ▾
Kingfisher Special School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.