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

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

St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 177 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

177

Pupils

236

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

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

What is the catchment area for St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

The catchment area for St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the geographic zone Oldham 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. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Patrick'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.

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.

Find Oldham catchment area documents →

St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 236 places, 75% filled: places available

St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a published admission number of 236 places. 177 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 41% of pupils at St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Oldham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Oldham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Oldham school admissions →

St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: School Information

Full address
Lee Street, Oldham, OL8 1EF
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
41% of pupils
DfE URN
151455

Other Primary Schools in Oldham

If St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Oldham

St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Oldham. 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 Patrick's RC 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 Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

What is the catchment area for St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

The catchment area for St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the geographic zone Oldham 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. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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

St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 177 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oldham.

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

St Patrick'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 Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy cover?

St Patrick's RC Primary School, 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 Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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