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St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 285 pupils, and a capacity of 280 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

285

Pupils

280

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?

The catchment area for St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School is the geographic zone Oldham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School is managed by Oldham 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: 285 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 280 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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St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School: at or above its 280 place limit

St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School has a published admission number of 280 places. 285 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 280 places. Oldham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24.9% of pupils at St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Oldham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Oldham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Oldham school admissions →

St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School: School Information

Full address
Ormerod Avenue, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5DH
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
24.9% of pupils
DfE URN
105715

Other Primary Schools in Oldham

If St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Oldham

St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Oldham. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?

The catchment area for St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School is the geographic zone Oldham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School currently has 285 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 280 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School?

St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Oldham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School cover?

St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School 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.

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