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Mossley Hollins High School Catchment Area

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

Mossley Hollins High School is an academy converter secondary school in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside , serving pupils aged 11-16, and a capacity of 828 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

828

Capacity

Good

Ofsted 2023

Mossley Hollins High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mossley Hollins High School?

The catchment area for Mossley Hollins High School is the geographic zone Tameside uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Tameside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Mossley Hollins High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Tameside. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Tameside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Mossley Hollins High School: School Information

Full address
Huddersfield Road, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 9DP
Local authority
Tameside
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
148688

Other Secondary Schools in Ashton-under-Lyne

If Mossley Hollins High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Ashton-under-Lyne are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Mossley Hollins High 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: Mossley Hollins High School

What is the catchment area for Mossley Hollins High School?

The catchment area for Mossley Hollins High School is the geographic zone Tameside uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Tameside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Mossley Hollins High School oversubscribed?

Mossley Hollins High School has a capacity of 828 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Tameside.

What is the admissions policy for Mossley Hollins High School?

Admission to Mossley Hollins High School is managed by Tameside. 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 Mossley Hollins High School cover?

Mossley Hollins High School is a secondary school in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Mossley Hollins High School?

Mossley Hollins High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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