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Meadows School Catchment Area

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

Meadows School is an other independent special not applicable school in Rochdale , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 19 pupils, and a capacity of 26 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

19

Pupils

26

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

Meadows School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Meadows School?

The catchment area for Meadows School is the geographic zone Rochdale uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Meadows 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 →

Meadows School: 26 places, 73% filled: places available

Meadows School has a published admission number of 26 places. 19 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 26 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.

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 →

Meadows School: School Information

Full address
Egerton House, Wardle Road, Rochdale, OL12 9EN
Local authority
Rochdale
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
DfE URN
136257

Other Not applicable Schools in Rochdale

If Meadows School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Rochdale are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Meadows 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: Meadows School

What is the catchment area for Meadows School?

The catchment area for Meadows School is the geographic zone Rochdale uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Meadows School oversubscribed?

Meadows School has a capacity of 26 places and currently has 19 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Rochdale.

What is the admissions policy for Meadows School?

Admission to Meadows 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 Meadows School cover?

Meadows School is a not applicable school in Rochdale, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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