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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale Catchment Area

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

St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale is a voluntary aided primary school in Manchester, Rochdale , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 319 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

319

Pupils

315

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 319 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale — School Information

Full address
Evesham Road, Alkrington, Manchester, M24 1PY
Local authority
Rochdale
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
13.2% of pupils
DfE URN
105820

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale

Is St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale oversubscribed?

Yes — St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale currently has 319 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale?

St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale 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 Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale cover?

St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale is a primary school in Manchester, Rochdale, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.