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Spring Brook Academy Catchment Area

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

Spring Brook Academy is a academy special converter not applicable school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 4–16, with 114 pupils, and a capacity of 78 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–16

Age range

114

Pupils

78

Capacity

146%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Spring Brook Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Spring Brook 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 114 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 78 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 Oldham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Spring Brook Academy — School Information

Full address
Dean Street, Failsworth, Oldham, M35 0DQ
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4–16 years
Free school meals
72.8% of pupils
DfE URN
143472

Other Not applicable Schools in Oldham

If Spring Brook Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Spring Brook Academy

Is Spring Brook Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Spring Brook Academy currently has 114 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 78 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Spring Brook Academy?

Admission to Spring Brook 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 Spring Brook Academy cover?

Spring Brook Academy is a not applicable school in Oldham, serving pupils aged 4–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Spring Brook Academy?

Spring Brook Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.