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Littleborough Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Littleborough Community Primary School is a community primary school in Littleborough, Rochdale , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 324 pupils, and a capacity of 465 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

324

Pupils

465

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Littleborough Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Littleborough Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Littleborough Community 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 Littleborough 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.

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 →

Littleborough Community Primary School: 465 places, 70% filled: places available

Littleborough Community Primary School has a published admission number of 465 places. 324 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 465 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24.4% of pupils at Littleborough Community 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 →

Littleborough Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Calderbrook Road, Littleborough, OL15 9HW
Local authority
Rochdale
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
24.4% of pupils
DfE URN
105785

Other Primary Schools in Littleborough

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Littleborough Community 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: Littleborough Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Littleborough Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Littleborough Community 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 Littleborough Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Littleborough Community Primary School has a capacity of 465 places and currently has 324 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Rochdale.

What is the admissions policy for Littleborough Community Primary School?

Admission to Littleborough 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 Littleborough Community Primary School cover?

Littleborough Community Primary School is a primary school in Littleborough, Rochdale, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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