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Parkfield Primary School Catchment Area

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

Parkfield Primary School is a community primary school in Manchester, Rochdale , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 214 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

214

Pupils

210

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Parkfield Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Parkfield Primary School?

The catchment area for Parkfield Primary School is the geographic zone Rochdale 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 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 Parkfield 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 214 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Parkfield Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit

Parkfield Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 214 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Rochdale allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 32.7% of pupils at Parkfield Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Rochdale.

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 →

Parkfield Primary School: School Information

Full address
Harold Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4AF
Local authority
Rochdale
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
32.7% of pupils
DfE URN
105799

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Parkfield 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: Parkfield Primary School

What is the catchment area for Parkfield Primary School?

The catchment area for Parkfield Primary School is the geographic zone Rochdale 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 siblings. Rochdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Parkfield Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Parkfield Primary School currently has 214 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Parkfield Primary School?

Admission to Parkfield 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 Parkfield Primary School cover?

Parkfield Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, 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 Parkfield Primary School?

Parkfield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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