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St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Manchester, Oldham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 448 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

448

Pupils

480

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary's RC Primary School, 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.

Operating near capacity: 93% 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 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 Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Clive Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0NW
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
16.4% of pupils
DfE URN
151360

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Is St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Mary's RC 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 Oldham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy cover?

St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Manchester, 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 Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.