Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School Catchment Area
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School is a foundation primary school in Littleborough, Rochdale , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 411 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
411
Pupils
450
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Smithy Bridge Foundation 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.
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 →Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Bridgenorth Drive, Littleborough, OL15 0ES
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 8.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105847
Other Primary Schools in Littleborough
If Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Littleborough are the next closest alternatives.
Littleborough Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL15 9HW
Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · OL15 9PR
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · OL15 9DB
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · OL15 8DU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School
Is Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School? ▾
Admission to Smithy Bridge Foundation 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 Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School cover? ▾
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School is a primary school in Littleborough, Rochdale, 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 Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School? ▾
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.