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Lowerplace Primary School Catchment Area

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

Lowerplace Primary School is a community primary school in Rochdale , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 560 pupils, and a capacity of 570 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

560

Pupils

570

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Lowerplace Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Lowerplace 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Lowerplace Primary School — School Information

Full address
Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 4UU
Local authority
Rochdale
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
35.7% of pupils
DfE URN
105777

Other Primary Schools in Rochdale

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Lowerplace Primary School

Is Lowerplace Primary School oversubscribed?

Lowerplace Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 570 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lowerplace Primary School?

Admission to Lowerplace 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 Lowerplace Primary School cover?

Lowerplace Primary School is a primary school in Rochdale, 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 Lowerplace Primary School?

Lowerplace Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.