St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School Catchment Area
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 240 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
240
Pupils
210
Capacity
114%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School 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.
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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 Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Coleridge Road, Sholver, Oldham, OL1 4RL
- Local authority
- Oldham
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 49.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105695
Other Primary Schools in Oldham
If St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.
Beever Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL1 3QU
Limehurst Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL8 3JQ
Mills Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL9 0NH
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · OL9 8EB
Rushcroft Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL2 7YL
Diggle School Catchment Area
Foundation school · OL3 5PU
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Frequently Asked Questions — St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School
Is St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School currently has 240 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 Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School? ▾
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School 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 Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School cover? ▾
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School 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 Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School? ▾
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.