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St Edward's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Edward's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Rochdale , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 328 pupils, and a capacity of 364 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

328

Pupils

364

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

St Edward's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Edward's Church of England Primary School 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 Edward's Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
Hanover Street, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 3AR
Local authority
Rochdale
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
26.9% of pupils
DfE URN
105802

Other Primary Schools in Rochdale

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

Frequently Asked Questions — St Edward's Church of England Primary School

Is St Edward's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

St Edward's Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 364 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Edward's Church of England Primary School?

St Edward's Church of England Primary School 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 Edward's Church of England Primary School cover?

St Edward's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Rochdale, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.