South Failsworth Community Primary School Catchment Area
South Failsworth Community Primary School is a community primary school in Manchester, Oldham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 440 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
440
Pupils
420
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
South Failsworth Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for South Failsworth Community Primary School is set by Oldham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →South Failsworth Community Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Paddock Lane, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0NY
- Local authority
- Oldham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 16.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105656
Other Primary Schools in Manchester
If South Failsworth Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M26 1EU
Mersey Drive Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M45 8LN
Chapelfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M26 1LH
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M25 2BW
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M45 8PL
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M25 1BP
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Frequently Asked Questions — South Failsworth Community Primary School
Is South Failsworth Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — South Failsworth Community Primary School currently has 440 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for South Failsworth Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to South Failsworth Community Primary 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 South Failsworth Community Primary School cover? ▾
South Failsworth Community Primary School is a primary school in Manchester, 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 South Failsworth Community Primary School? ▾
South Failsworth Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.