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Mottram CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Mottram CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Hyde, Tameside , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 128 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

128

Pupils

140

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Mottram CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mottram CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Mottram CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Tameside 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Tameside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Mottram CofE Primary School is managed by Tameside and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

Find Tameside catchment area documents →

Mottram CofE Primary School: 140 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

Mottram CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 140 places. 128 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 140, Tameside's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 25.8% of pupils at Mottram CofE Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Tameside.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Tameside 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 Tameside school admissions →

Mottram CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
War Hill, Mottram, Hyde, SK14 6JL
Local authority
Tameside
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
25.8% of pupils
DfE URN
106237

Other Primary Schools in Hyde

If Mottram CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hyde are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Tameside

Mottram CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Tameside. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Mottram CofE 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: Mottram CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Mottram CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Mottram CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Tameside 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Tameside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Mottram CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Mottram CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Mottram CofE Primary School?

Mottram CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Tameside before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Mottram CofE Primary School cover?

Mottram CofE Primary School is a primary school in Hyde, Tameside, 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 Mottram CofE Primary School?

Mottram CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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