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St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Manchester, Rochdale , serving pupils aged 4-11, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

210

Capacity

St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

The catchment area for St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the geographic zone Rochdale 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. Rochdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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.

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 John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: School Information

Full address
Stanycliffe Lane, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2PB
Local authority
Rochdale
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
DfE URN
151820

Other Primary Schools in Manchester

If St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Rochdale

St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Rochdale. 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 John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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 John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

What is the catchment area for St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

The catchment area for St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the geographic zone Rochdale 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. Rochdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a capacity of 210 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Rochdale.

What is the admissions policy for St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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 John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy cover?

St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Manchester, Rochdale, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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