St James' Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
St James' Church of England Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Rochdale , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 214 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
214
Pupils
210
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
St James' Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St James' 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.
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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.
Find Rochdale catchment area documents →St James' Church of England Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Crossfield Road, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9JW
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 25.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144689
Other Primary Schools in Rochdale
If St James' Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rochdale are the next closest alternatives.
Brimrod Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL11 4NB
Castleton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL11 2QD
Shawclough Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL12 6DE
Greenbank Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL12 0HZ
Heybrook Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL12 9BJ
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL12 7DJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — St James' Church of England Primary School
Is St James' Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St James' Church of England Primary School currently has 214 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St James' Church of England Primary School? ▾
St James' 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 James' Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
St James' 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.
What is the Ofsted rating for St James' Church of England Primary School? ▾
St James' Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.