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St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 258 pupils, and a capacity of 245 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

258

Pupils

245

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy 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: 258 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 245 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 Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3LQ
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
22.7% of pupils
DfE URN
149868

Other Primary Schools in Oldham

If St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy

Is St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy currently has 258 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 245 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy?

St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy 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 Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy cover?

St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy?

St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.