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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area

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

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a academy converter primary school in Rochdale , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 434 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

434

Pupils

360

Capacity

121%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is managed by Rochdale and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 434 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 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.

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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery — School Information

Full address
Union Road, Rochdale, OL12 9QA
Local authority
Rochdale
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
17.7% of pupils
DfE URN
144690

Other Primary Schools in Rochdale

If St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rochdale are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?

Yes — St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery currently has 434 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Rochdale before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery cover?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in 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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.