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New Bridge School Catchment Area

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

New Bridge School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 5–19, with 717 pupils, and a capacity of 800 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–19

Age range

717

Pupils

800

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

New Bridge School Catchment Area Information

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

Operating near capacity: 90% 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 Oldham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Oldham catchment area documents →

New Bridge School — School Information

Full address
Roman Road, Hollinwood, Oldham, OL8 3PH
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5–19 years
Free school meals
51.7% of pupils
DfE URN
138697

Other Not applicable Schools in Oldham

If New Bridge School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — New Bridge School

Is New Bridge School oversubscribed?

New Bridge School is operating close to its capacity of 800 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for New Bridge School?

Admission to New Bridge School is managed by Oldham. 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 New Bridge School cover?

New Bridge School is a not applicable school in Oldham, serving pupils aged 5–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for New Bridge School?

New Bridge School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.