Roundthorn Primary Academy Catchment Area
Roundthorn Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 253 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
253
Pupils
210
Capacity
120%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Roundthorn Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Roundthorn Primary Academy 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.
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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 →Roundthorn Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Roundthorn Road, Oldham, OL4 5LN
- Local authority
- Oldham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 30.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140100
Other Primary Schools in Oldham
If Roundthorn Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.
Beever Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL1 3QU
Limehurst Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL8 3JQ
Mills Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL9 0NH
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · OL9 8EB
Rushcroft Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL2 7YL
Diggle School Catchment Area
Foundation school · OL3 5PU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Roundthorn Primary Academy
Is Roundthorn Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Roundthorn Primary Academy currently has 253 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Roundthorn Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Roundthorn Primary Academy 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 Roundthorn Primary Academy cover? ▾
Roundthorn Primary Academy is a primary school in Oldham, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Roundthorn Primary Academy? ▾
Roundthorn Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.