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St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington Catchment Area

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

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington is a voluntary aided primary school in Manchester, Rochdale , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 205 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

205

Pupils

210

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington 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: 98% 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 Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington — School Information

Full address
Boardman Fold Road, Alkrington, Manchester, M24 1GD
Local authority
Rochdale
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
5.9% of pupils
DfE URN
105822

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington

Is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington oversubscribed?

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington?

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington 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 Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington cover?

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington 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.